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Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD

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(Brian Downey, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease), General Practice and Nuclear Cardiology

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: preventive cardiology, sports health, cardiac imaging, and more.

860 Washington Street South Building, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

(617) 636-2273

Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD is a cardiologist in Boston, MA specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general practice and nuclear cardiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Tufts Medical Center Cardiology and CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER INC.

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860 Washington Street South Building, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

Some issues Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	218
doctor visit	92
nuclear scan	87
stress testing	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	132

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	35
Less than 65	61

cardiac procedures	192
doctor visit	117
nuclear scan	83
stress testing	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	26
Less than 65	71

cardiac procedures	147
doctor visit	133
nuclear scan	86
stress testing	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	36
Less than 65	128

cardiac procedures	284
doctor visit	131
nuclear scan	81
stress testing	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	42
Less than 65	76

cardiac procedures	377
doctor visit	140
nuclear scan	84
stress testing	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	294

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	32
Hispanic	15
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	57
Less than 65	100

cardiac procedures	299
doctor visit	149
nuclear scan	75
stress testing	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	225

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	47
Less than 65	61

cardiac procedures	555
doctor visit	176
nuclear scan	100
stress testing	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	456

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	51
Hispanic	30
Asian	48
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	49
Less than 65	109

cardiac procedures	849
doctor visit	239
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	46
nuclear scan	76
stress testing	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	774

**Gender**
Male	596
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	79
Hispanic	46
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	121
Less than 65	198

cardiac procedures	990
doctor visit	291
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215
minimally invasive procedures	52
nuclear scan	82
stress testing	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	909

**Gender**
Male	792
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1115
Black	118
Hispanic	63
Asian	88
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	549
From 75 to 84	495
85 and over	172
Less than 65	223

cardiac procedures	689
doctor visit	241
hospital care	237
inpatient care	237
minimally invasive procedures	56
nuclear scan	67
stress testing	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	571

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	78
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	154
Less than 65	168

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD treated as a cardiologist in Boston, MA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	462
doctor visit	172
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	51
nuclear scan	82
stress testing	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	375

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	46
Non-Hispanic White	505
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	203
85 and over	73
Less than 65	119
65 to 74	255

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	14
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center - Internal Medicine Chief Resident. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Tufts Medical Center - Internal Medicine Chief Resident (2000)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center Cardiology

CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER INC

Insurance Information

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Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TMIN Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, TMIN United Healthcare OneCare, TMIN Unicare, Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon), Tufts Health Plan, BCBS Med Adv, TMIN Fallon Med Adv, Commonwealth Care Alliance, TMIN AllaraCare, TMIN Fallon, TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO, TMIN Aetna, TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan and Senior Whole Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brian Christopher Downey, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TMIN Cigna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

TMIN United Healthcare OneCare

TMIN Unicare

Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon)

Tufts Health Plan

BCBS Med Adv

TMIN Fallon Med Adv

Commonwealth Care Alliance

TMIN AllaraCare

TMIN Fallon

TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO

TMIN Aetna

TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Senior Whole Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.	$54 Definity $54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$48 ENTRESTO $35	LEQVIO $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$102

Biography

Dr. Brian Downey is a specialist in general practice, nuclear cardiology, and cardiology (heart disease). His areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, preventive cardiology, and sports health. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Cigna, and Medicaid. Dr. Downey attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Tufts Medical Center for residency. He has received the following distinction: "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine. He is affiliated with Tufts Medicine. According to Tufts Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Downey's office in Boston, MA.

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