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Dr. James L. Andreson, MD

(Dr. James Lawrence Andreson, MD)

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

133 Old Road To Nine Acre Corner
Concord, MA 01742

(978) 369-1400

Dr. James L. Andreson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. James L. Andreson, MD is affiliated with Emerson Health.

Office Locations

Emerson Health

133 Old Road To Nine Acre Corner
Concord, MA 01742

(978) 369-1400

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	214
doctor visit	674
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	264
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
lab tests	223
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	248
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	214

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	271
doctor visit	716
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	341
hospital care	295
inpatient care	282
lab tests	266
minimally invasive procedures	341
outpatient care	13
preventive care	309
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	271

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	95
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	691
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	301
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
lab tests	201
minimally invasive procedures	301
preventive care	238
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	239

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	80
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	22
diagnostic procedures	251
doctor visit	697
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	302
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
lab tests	207
minimally invasive procedures	302
preventive care	236
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	251

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	808
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	122
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	715
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	223
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
lab tests	271
minimally invasive procedures	223
preventive care	295
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	183

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	62
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	30
diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	732
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	249
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
lab tests	286
minimally invasive procedures	249
preventive care	331
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	174

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	49
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2018 were preventive care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	35
diagnostic procedures	209
doctor visit	739
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	286
hospital care	158
injections	19
inpatient care	158
lab tests	279
minimally invasive procedures	286
preventive care	302
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	209

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	55
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2019 were preventive care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	27
diagnostic procedures	237
doctor visit	736
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	322
hospital care	121
injections	12
inpatient care	121
lab tests	280
minimally invasive procedures	322
preventive care	326
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	237

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	61
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	22
diagnostic procedures	170
doctor visit	539
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	218
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
lab tests	93
minimally invasive procedures	218
preventive care	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	170

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	42
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	38
diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	597
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	257
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	192
minimally invasive procedures	257
preventive care	223
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	42
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	174
gastrointestinal procedures	81
lab tests	51
minimally invasive procedures	81
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	31
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Concord, MA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and lab tests.

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	200
doctor visit	637
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	258
hospital care	152
injections	15
inpatient care	151
lab tests	213
minimally invasive procedures	258
outpatient care	13
preventive care	244
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	200

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	233
Male	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	375
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	58
75 to 84	144
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Andreson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James L. Andreson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. James L. Andreson, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James L. Andreson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Emerson Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$319 Humira $248	Moderiba $16	$55
Allergan Inc.	$185 VIBERZI $121	ZENPEP $51	LINZESS $13
UCB, Inc.	$161 Cimzia $161
Actavis Pharma Inc	$88 LINZESS $62	DELZICOL $26
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$87 OLYSIO $53	SIMPONI $34
Other	$273 Nexium $39	ENTYVIO $33	LINZESS $30	SUPREP $26	XIFAXAN $22	Other $123

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,037
Education	$76

Biography

Dr. James Andreson's specialty is gastroenterology (digestive system). His clinical interests encompass gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then he performed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Andreson is affiliated with Emerson Health.