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Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD

(Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD)
Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, adrenal tumor, parathyroid disease, and more.
15 Parkman Street
Boston, MA 02114

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD is an endocrinologist in Boston, MA specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Office Locations

15 Parkman Street
Boston, MA 02114
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52 Second Avenue Blue Building, Suite 3100
Waltham, MA 02451
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55 Fruit Street Suite 730s
Boston, MA 02114
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Some issues Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 81
diagnostic procedures 81
doctor visit 561
image guided procedures 81
minimally invasive procedures 81
minor procedures 81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 82
diagnostic procedures 82
doctor visit 504
image guided procedures 82
minimally invasive procedures 82
minor procedures 82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 405
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 438
Black 22
Hispanic 21
Asian 20
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 141
85 and over 42
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2013

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 89
diagnostic procedures 89
doctor visit 534
image guided procedures 89
minimally invasive procedures 89
minor procedures 89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 414
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 464
Black 14
Hispanic 16
Asian 19
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 296
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 35
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Dementia 4
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 76
diagnostic procedures 76
doctor visit 541
image guided procedures 76
minimally invasive procedures 76
minor procedures 76

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 820
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 908
Black 36
Hispanic 40
Asian 26
Other 60
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 550
From 75 to 84 294
85 and over 82
Less than 65 144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2015

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 68
diagnostic procedures 68
doctor visit 565
image guided procedures 68
minimally invasive procedures 68
minor procedures 68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 402
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 464
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 276
From 75 to 84 156
85 and over 42
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2016

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 60
diagnostic procedures 60
doctor visit 566
image guided procedures 60
minimally invasive procedures 60
minor procedures 60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 427
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 470
Black 19
Hispanic 19
Asian 15
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 269
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 39
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2017

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 58
diagnostic procedures 58
doctor visit 564
image guided procedures 58
minimally invasive procedures 58
minor procedures 58

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 414
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 465
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 267
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 39
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 577

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 410
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 473
Black 26
Hispanic 17
Asian 14
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 275
From 75 to 84 183
85 and over 32
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2019

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 397
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 28
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2020

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 8
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 522

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 404
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 458
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 264
From 75 to 84 179
85 and over 35
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2021

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Dementia 7
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 509

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 364
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 429
Black 17
Hispanic 18
Asian 12
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 258
From 75 to 84 159
85 and over 35
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2022

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Dementia 2
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 532

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 391
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 448
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 239
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 51
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD in 2023

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 2
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

aspiration 73
diagnostic procedures 73
doctor visit 531
hospital care 11
image guided procedures 73
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 73
minor procedures 73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD.

Gender
Female 397
Male 125
Ethnicity
Black / African American 16
Asian / Pacific Islander 8
Non-Hispanic White 448
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 14
Other 24
Age
75 to 84 157
85 and over 38
Less than 65 61
65 to 74 266

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 4
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD graduated from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Railroad Medicare
Coventry
Cigna
Blue California
Beech Street
WellPoint
Medicare ACO
WellSense
Senior Whole Health
Fallon Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
MassHealth
WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Horizon Therapeutics plc $39,243 TEPEZZA
$26,248
$12,995
Amgen Inc. $9,127 TEPEZZA
$9,127
IBSA Pharma Inc. $2,808 TIROSINT
$1,683 		Tirosint-SOL
$1,125
Horizon Pharma plc $1,936 TEPRO
$1,936
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary $1,000 Nexavar
$1,000
Other $732 Korlym
$57
$675
Types of Payments
Honoraria $26,430
Consulting Fee $22,844
Travel and Lodging $3,745
Food and Beverage $1,827

Biography

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino is an adult endocrinology specialist in Boston, MA and Waltham, MA. Dr. Barbesino attended Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Faculty of Medicine and Surgery for medical school and subsequently trained at UMass Memorial Medical Center for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Barbesino include adrenal tumor, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid disease. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. He is conversant in Italian. Dr. Barbesino is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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