Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Ridker, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1063478261
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
900 Commonwealth Ave East, Brigham and Womens Hospital Preventive Medicine Div
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 278-0869

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2012
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #60007

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063478261. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
531
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$32,736
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 261 259 $73
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 120 120 $99
93356 Heart muscle strain imaging 58 57 $12
93321 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 26 26 $7
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 24 24 $26
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 24 24 $3
93356 Heart muscle strain imaging 18 18 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 134 peers in Boston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$91,997
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Agepha Pharma Fz LLC 16 $41,389.41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $10,471.50
Novo Nordisk As 6 $9,982.45
Eli Lilly and Company 11 $8,597.93
Csl Behring 3 $6,635.00
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 4 $4,905.00
Pfizer INC. 3 $4,368.00
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $3,293.75
Esperion Therapeutics, INC. 2 $2,240.00
Amgen INC. 1 $114.06

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$72,663
Travel and Lodging
$18,512
Food and Beverage
$822

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Ridker's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Ridker practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Paul Ridker practice?
Dr. Paul Ridker practices at 900 Commonwealth Ave East, Boston, MA 02215. Office phone: 6172780869.
What is Dr. Paul Ridker's NPI?
Dr. Paul Ridker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063478261, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Ridker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Ridker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Ridker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Heart muscle strain imaging (HCPCS 93356). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.