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Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD

(122 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: adrenal tumor, parathyroid disease, osteoporosis, and more.

55 Fruit Street Suite 730s
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8720

Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD is an endocrinologist in Boston, MA specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

15 Parkman Street Wac 730s
Boston, MA 02114

Address:

55 Fruit Street Suite 730s
Boston, MA 02114

Some issues Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Benjamin Leder and Dr. Joel Finkelstein of Massachusetts General Hospital concluded in the study, released in 2000, that androstenedione, a steroid precursor, elevates levels of testosterone in...”—"BASEBALL; Perfect Season to Perfect Storm: Steroids Taint McGwire Legacy (Published 2005)", New York Times, March 2005

“Even those who don't train get stronger,'' Dr. Benjamin Z. Leder of Massachusetts General Hospital said. ''”—"BASEBALL; Taking a Swing With Steroids (Published 2004)", New York Times, June 2004

“Gatlin, director of the Olympic Analytical Laboratory at U.C.L.A., was one of the secondary collaborators in the baseball study, led by Dr. Benjamin Leder and Dr. Joel Finkelstein of Massachusetts...”—"Sports of The Times; One Issue Is Settled; Others Await (Published 2000)", New York Times, February 2000

doctor visit	107
musculoskeletal imaging	624
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	282
X-rays	624

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	18
Hispanic	19
Asian	25
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	77
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

doctor visit	127
musculoskeletal imaging	710
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	193
X-rays	710

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	713

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	19
Hispanic	34
Asian	23
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	65
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

doctor visit	110
musculoskeletal imaging	821
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	123
X-rays	821

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	1586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1566
Black	56
Hispanic	88
Asian	44
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	972
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	134
Less than 65	146

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	45
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

doctor visit	129
musculoskeletal imaging	709
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	43
X-rays	709

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	25
Hispanic	30
Asian	26
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	60
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

doctor visit	135
musculoskeletal imaging	809
X-rays	809

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	799

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	35
Hispanic	35
Asian	34
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	511
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	54
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

doctor visit	147
musculoskeletal imaging	809
X-rays	809

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	723

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	725
Black	31
Hispanic	37
Asian	35
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	70
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

doctor visit	130
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	1042
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	1042

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	866

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	867
Black	39
Hispanic	34
Asian	41
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	517
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	81
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	48
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

doctor visit	113
musculoskeletal imaging	418
X-rays	418

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	44
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	55
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

doctor visit	379
musculoskeletal imaging	1671
X-rays	1671

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Boston, MA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and hospital care.

doctor visit	153
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	847
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	132
X-rays	847

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD.

**Gender**
Female	645
Male	105

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	649
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	29
Other	25

**Age**
85 and over	58
75 to 84	246
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	391

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD treated were hypertension, osteoperosis, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	35
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He is certified by the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

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. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, 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. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

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

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 122 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD 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. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$51,592 Prolia $32,080	EVENITY $3,850	$15,662
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$8,354 NON-PRODUCT $4,622	$3,733
Radius Health, Inc.	$6,440 $6,440
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$6,091 $6,091
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc	$3,648 Injectafer $3,648
Other	$3,286 FORTEO $3,286

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$63,432
Travel and Lodging	$7,865
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,000
Food and Beverage	$2,114

Research Payments

Dr. Benjamin Zev Leder, MD has received 65 research payments totaling $1,767,060.

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Leder is a specialist in adult endocrinology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in adrenal tumor, thyroid problems, and osteoporosis. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Leder usually is in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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