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Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute leukemia, leukemia, and more.

329 Maine Street Suite E101
Brunswick, ME 04011

(207) 373-2266

Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, MaineHealth, MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.

Office Locations

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

329 Maine Street Suite E101
Brunswick, ME 04011

(207) 373-2266

(207) 373-2271

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Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-5130

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2023

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inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	191
blood draw	396
bone marrow tests	50
chemotherapy	191
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	731
hormone therapy	19
hospital care	618
inpatient care	618
minimally invasive procedures	246

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	65
blood draw	450
bone marrow tests	25
chemotherapy	65
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	619
hospital care	682
inpatient care	682
minimally invasive procedures	109
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	3
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2014 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	78
blood draw	369
chemotherapy	78
doctor visit	463
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	123
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	11
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	85
blood draw	209
chemotherapy	85
doctor visit	308
hospital care	745
inpatient care	745
minimally invasive procedures	125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	111
blood draw	191
chemotherapy	111
doctor visit	262
hospital care	412
inpatient care	412
minimally invasive procedures	163

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
blood draw	225
chemotherapy	103
doctor visit	302
hospital care	610
inpatient care	610
minimally invasive procedures	142

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	20
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	65
blood draw	200
chemotherapy	65
doctor visit	222
hospital care	660
inpatient care	660
minimally invasive procedures	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	16
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	42
blood draw	234
chemotherapy	42
doctor visit	372
hospital care	847
inpatient care	847
minimally invasive procedures	42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	16
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	47
blood draw	181
chemotherapy	47
doctor visit	272
hospital care	614
inpatient care	614
minimally invasive procedures	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	122
blood draw	150
chemotherapy	122
doctor visit	244
hospital care	537
inpatient care	537
minimally invasive procedures	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	14
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	73
blood draw	129
chemotherapy	73
doctor visit	247
hospital care	445
inpatient care	445
minimally invasive procedures	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	14
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Brunswick, ME were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	18
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	89
blood draw	248
bone marrow tests	37
chemotherapy	89
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	367
hormone therapy	19
hospital care	580
inpatient care	580
minimally invasive procedures	127
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	280
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	10
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	158

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

Education & Training

Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

MaineHealth

MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

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. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Railroad Medicare, Medicare, Medicaid, Tufts Health Plan, Medicare ACO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare and MassHealth.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Medicare

Medicaid

Tufts Health Plan

Medicare ACO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

MassHealth

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL LLC	$4,440 BOSULIF $4,440
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$3,398 NON BRAND $1,750	Exjade $1,500	KYMRIAH $148
National Marrow Donor Program	$508 $508
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.	$138 ELZONRIS $138
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$16 Iclusig $16
Other	$25 Beleodaq $14	Venclexta $11

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,440
Consulting Fee	$3,250
Travel and Lodging	$508
Food and Beverage	$298
Education	$30

Research Payments

Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD has received 23 research payments totaling $118,946.

Biography

Dr. Peter Westervelt is a specialist in adult oncology, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). He is especially interested in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute leukemia, and bone marrow transplant. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Medicaid, and Medicare. Dr. Westervelt obtained his medical school training at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and performed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with MaineHealth and Massachusetts General Hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Boston, MA.

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Westervelt, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

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Biography

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