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Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA

Specializes in: General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College
Professional interests include: urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse
55 Fruit Street Suite 4
Boston, MA 02114

Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA specializing in general obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Office Locations

52 Second Avenue Suite 402
Waltham, MA 02451
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Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street Suite 4
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 238-8496
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Some issues Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

post void residual study
urinalysis

By Affordability:

breast exam
gynecologic exams
pelvic exam

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA performed more post void residual study, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for breast exam, gynecologic exams, and pelvic exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, placement of vaginal support device and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

breast exam 11
doctor visit 106
gynecologic procedures 11
lab tests 68
placement of vaginal support device 15
urologic procedures 48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 18
breast exam 11
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 126
gynecologic procedures 11
lab tests 60
urologic procedures 91

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 117
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2014 were urologic procedures, application of medication for vaginal infection, vaginal irrigation (douche) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 40
breast exam 11
doctor visit 136
gynecologic procedures 11
lab tests 28
placement of vaginal support device 15
urologic procedures 45
vaginal irrigation (douche) 40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 96
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2015 were application of medication for vaginal infection, vaginal irrigation (douche), urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 55
breast exam 20
cytology 13
doctor visit 175
gynecologic pathology 13
gynecologic procedures 20
lab tests 32
preventive care 13
urologic procedures 41
vaginal irrigation (douche) 55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 246
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2016 were application of medication for vaginal infection, vaginal irrigation (douche), urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 60
breast exam 16
doctor visit 126
gynecologic procedures 16
lab tests 32
placement of vaginal support device 13
urologic procedures 39
vaginal irrigation (douche) 60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 110
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, application of medication for vaginal infection and vaginal irrigation (douche).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 35
breast exam 22
doctor visit 94
gynecologic procedures 22
lab tests 44
urologic procedures 36
vaginal irrigation (douche) 35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 100
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 12
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, application of medication for vaginal infection and vaginal irrigation (douche).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 28
breast exam 13
doctor visit 110
gynecologic procedures 13
lab tests 46
urologic procedures 34
vaginal irrigation (douche) 28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 94
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2019 were lab tests, application of medication for vaginal infection, vaginal irrigation (douche) and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 31
breast exam 22
cytology 17
doctor visit 90
gynecologic pathology 17
gynecologic procedures 22
lab tests 34
preventive care 17
urologic procedures 31
vaginal irrigation (douche) 31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 79
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 25
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2020 were urologic procedures, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

breast exam 17
doctor visit 59
gynecologic procedures 17
lab tests 16
urologic procedures 23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension 39
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

breast exam 27
doctor visit 52
gynecologic procedures 27
lab tests 22
urologic procedures 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA during 2022 were application of medication for vaginal infection, vaginal irrigation (douche), urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 21
breast exam 14
doctor visit 57
gynecologic procedures 14
lab tests 17
urologic procedures 20
vaginal irrigation (douche) 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 70
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 33
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Waltham, MA were application of medication for vaginal infection, vaginal irrigation (douche), urologic procedures and lab tests.

anorectal procedures 18
application of medication for vaginal infection 38
breast exam 16
cytology 15
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 102
gynecologic pathology 15
gynecologic procedures 16
lab tests 36
preventive care 15
urologic procedures 38
vaginal irrigation (douche) 38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 91
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 16
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 32
85 and over 1
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 18
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 11
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at Women and Infants Hospital/Care New England. She is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Women and Infants Hospital/Care New England

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA 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. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, 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. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Tufts Health Plan
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
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. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 47 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lori R. Berkowitz, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Waltham, MA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Coloplast Corp $182 Pelvic Floor Repair
$182
Alkermes, Inc. $10 Vivitrol
$10
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $193

Biography

Dr. Lori Berkowitz practices general obstetrics & gynecology in Boston, MA and Waltham, MA. She studied medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Berkowitz is especially interested in urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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