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Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD

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Specializes in: Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology

Professional interests include: medical education

670 Albany Street 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-7045

Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD is a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA specializing in clinical pathology and cytopathology. Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

Office Locations

Boston Medical Center

670 Albany Street 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 414-7045

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cytology

By Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test

liquid-based cytology

non-gynecologic cytology

non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD performed more cytology procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, liquid-based cytology (ThinPrep), non-gynecologic cytology, and non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cytology

In 2023, Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD had a list price for cytology that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were lab tests, consultation, cytology and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	111
cytology	54
lab tests	223
second opinions	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	63
cytology	67
lab tests	244
second opinions	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	240
Hispanic	78
Asian	15
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	17
Less than 65	290

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	54
cytology	103
lab tests	182
second opinions	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	179
Hispanic	78
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	23
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	56
cytology	223
lab tests	95
second opinions	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	458
Hispanic	190
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	48
Less than 65	446

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	41
cytology	107
lab tests	104
second opinions	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	206
Hispanic	79
Asian	12
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	12
Less than 65	205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were cytology, lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	57
cytology	75
lab tests	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	167
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	13
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were cytology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	115
lab tests	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	159
Hispanic	73
Asian	12
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	20
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were cytology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	109
lab tests	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	156
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	11
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were cytology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	83
lab tests	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	112
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	11
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were cytology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	66
lab tests	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	67
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were cytology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	93
lab tests	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	79
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Boston, MA were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

consultation	63
cytology	99
lab tests	97
second opinions	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD.

**Gender**
Female	236
Male	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	165
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	196
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	68
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	77
Less than 65	171
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Education & Training

He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the Pathology-Anatomic American Board of Pathology Pathology-Clinical American Board of Pathology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1998)

Board Certification: Pathology-Anatomic American Board of Pathology Pathology-Clinical American Board of Pathology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert W. Pistey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boston Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$46 Perjeta $46

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$46

Biography

Dr. Robert Pistey's areas of specialization are clinical pathology and cytopathology. In his practice, Dr. Pistey focuses on medical education. After attending Boston University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.