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Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, inflammatory arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and more.
52 Second Avenue Suite 2600
Waltham, MA 02451

Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD is a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Office Locations

52 Second Avenue Suite 2600
Waltham, MA 02451
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Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street Suite 4b
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-7938
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Some issues Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News 

“During the ACR meeting's late-breaking abstract session, Minna Kohler, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, presented interim results from a first-in-human clinical trial of regulatory...”—"Race for the Rheum Disease Cure Heats Up", MedPage Today, December 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint aspiration
joint injections

In 2023, Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2012 were injections, aspiration and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 233
blood draw 58
doctor visit 436
injections 258

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, blood draw and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 233
blood draw 30
doctor visit 481
hospital care 15
injections 256
inpatient care 15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 259
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 28
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2013

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2014 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 373
doctor visit 619
injections 395

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 301
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 32
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 248
doctor visit 380
hospital care 12
injections 261
inpatient care 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 406
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 506
Black 26
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 276
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 68
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 396
doctor visit 662
hospital care 18
injections 436
inpatient care 18
pain management 23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 283
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 15
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 191
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 36
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2016

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, pain management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 424
doctor visit 667
hospital care 14
injections 449
inpatient care 14
pain management 25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 345
Black 18
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 41
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2017

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 24
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 575
doctor visit 783
hospital care 68
injections 613
inpatient care 68
pain management 19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 321
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 393
Black 19
Hispanic 23
Asian 11
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 137
85 and over 47
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2019 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 621
doctor visit 814
injections 635

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 322
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 392
Black 20
Hispanic 16
Asian 12
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 46
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 20
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2020 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 374
doctor visit 548
injections 386

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 267
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 17
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 36
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2020

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 439
doctor visit 705
hospital care 15
injections 458
inpatient care 15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 305
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 385
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 191
From 75 to 84 147
85 and over 45
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2021

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 458
doctor visit 635
hospital care 36
injections 492
inpatient care 36
pain management 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 37
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD in 2022

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 6
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Waltham, MA were injections, aspiration, blood draw and hospital care.

aspiration 397
blood draw 44
doctor visit 611
hospital care 25
injections 421
inpatient care 25
pain management 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 262
Ethnicity
Black / African American 12
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 329
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 16
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 121
85 and over 37
Less than 65 55
65 to 74 169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 13
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed residency at Lahey Clinic. She is certified by the Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Residency: Lahey Clinic

Board Certification: Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Minna J. Kohler, 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. Minna J. Kohler, 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. Minna J. Kohler, 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. Minna J. Kohler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Minna J. Kohler, MD 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. Minna J. Kohler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Lilly USA, LLC $14,206 TALTZ
$14,100
$106
Horizon Pharma plc $3,000 KRYSTEXXA
$3,000
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $1,742 Tremfya
$1,742
Horizon Therapeutics plc $181 KRYSTEXXA
$181
Genentech USA, Inc. $116
$116
Other $106 COSENTYX
$106
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $14,100
Honoraria $3,000
Consulting Fee $1,620
Food and Beverage $632

Biography

Dr. Minna Kohler's area of specialization is adult rheumatology. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kohler include psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. She seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Kohler's training includes residency programs at Lahey Clinic and a hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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