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Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology
University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences
Professional interests include: myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), blood disorders, sickle cell disease, and more.
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462

Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH is an oncologist in Boston, MA specializing in adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences. Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC and BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

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Office Locations

450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 219-1230
(617) 831-7333
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75 Francis St Mid - Campus Rm Sr-313
Boston, MA 02115
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Some issues Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 85
hospital care 152
inpatient care 152

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
hospital care 169
inpatient care 169

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 57
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 104
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 11
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 155
hospital care 107
inpatient care 107

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 69
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 14
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 156
hospital care 117
inpatient care 117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 128
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 64
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 26
Less than 65 104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 152
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 67
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 24
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 14
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 175
hospital care 103
inpatient care 103

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 68
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 117
Black 22
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 21
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 186
hospital care 211
inpatient care 211

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 74
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 14
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 244
hospital care 164
inpatient care 164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 90
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 12
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140
hospital care 129
inpatient care 129

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 86
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 33
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 22
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 21
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 165
hospital care 183
inpatient care 183

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 76
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 32
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 21
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 23
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 167
hospital care 197
inpatient care 197

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 87
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 32
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 19
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 27
Dementia 11
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 159
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 72
Female 110
Ethnicity
Black / African American 30
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 125
Hispanic 8
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 15
Less than 65 50
65 to 74 70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 14
Dementia 11

Education & Training

Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH graduated from University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences. She completed residency at Easton Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification:Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences

Residency: Easton Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification:Internal Medicine (2001)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC
BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH 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. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $13,485 Feraheme
$13,485
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc $7,015 Injectafer
$773
$6,242
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. $5,005 OXBRYTA
$5,005
Shield Therapeutics Inc $4,370 ACCRUFER
$4,370
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $2,400
$2,400
Other $3,147 ADAKVEO
$1,965 		SOLIRIS
$1,027 		Monoferric
$46
$108
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $21,897
Travel and Lodging $4,603
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $3,325
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program $3,000
Honoraria $2,000
Other $597

Research Payments

Dr. Maureen M. Achebe, MD, MPH has received 59 research payments totaling $248,020.

Biography

Dr. Maureen Achebe is an adult hematology and adult oncology specialist in Boston, MA and Newton, MA. Patients rated Dr. Achebe highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), anemia, and sickle cell disease. She is professionally affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Her practice in Boston, MA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. She graduated from the University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences and then she performed her residency at Easton Hospital. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Achebe has received include Outstanding Contribution to Port Har Court . and Pfizer Fellow Travel Award. In addition to English, Dr. Achebe speaks Igbo.

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