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Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD

(Erik Garpestad, MD)

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease), Physician and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

260 Tremont Street Biewend Building, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02116

(617) 636-7780

Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD is a pulmonologist in Boston, MA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), physician and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine and Tufts Medical Center Pulmonary.

Office Locations

260 Tremont Street Biewend Building, 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02116

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Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	262
inpatient care	262
pulmonary testing	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	341
inpatient care	341

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	36
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	244
inpatient care	244

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	25
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	40
Dementia	25
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	245
inpatient care	245

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	66
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	52
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	218
inpatient care	218

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	19
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	44
Dementia	38
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	179
inpatient care	179

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	14
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	49
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	205
inpatient care	205

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	47
Dementia	39
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	163
inpatient care	163

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	43
Dementia	34
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	41
Dementia	49
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Boston, MA were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
pulmonary testing	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD.

**Gender**
Female	71
Male	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	115
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	20
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD From 2012 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center - Internal Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (1984)

Residency: St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center - Internal Medicine (1980)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Insurance Information

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Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/get-care/accepted-insurance.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Resmed Corp	$154 AirSense $154
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$64 OFEV $34	Spiriva $15	STIOLTO $15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$49 $49

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$268

Research Payments

Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $49,502.

Biography

Senior Vice President Dr. Erik Garpestad practices at Tufts Medical Center Pulmonary in Boston, MA, specializing in pulmonology. Board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and sleep medicine, he treats pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2020

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2020

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD From 2012 - 2020

Education & Training

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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