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Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD

(Dr. Robert Joseph, MD)

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Specializes in: Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine

Professional interests include: addictions, pain management

850 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-5245

Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA specializing in geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

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850 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

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Boston, MA 02118

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Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2024

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

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inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD 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. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2012 were medication management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
medication management	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	28
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2017

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	54
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	17

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

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Biography

Dr. Robert Joseph is an addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine specialist. These areas are among his clinical interests: psychosomatic medicine, addictions, and pain management. He is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert C. Joseph, MD in 2024

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