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Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD

(Dr. William Taylor Kimberly, PHD)

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Harvard Medical School (2004)

Professional interests include: stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and more.

55 Fruit Street Lunder Building, 6th Floor, Mass General Neurology: Neuroscience In...
Boston, MA 02114

(857) 238-5600

Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD is a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

125 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114

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15 Parkman Street Wac7
Boston, MA 02114

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55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190

(781) 624-8000

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Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street Lunder Building, 6th Floor, Mass General Neurology: Neuroscience In...
Boston, MA 02114

(857) 238-5600

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75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

(857) 238-5644

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Some issues Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	70
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	32
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	33
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	70
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	43
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	40
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	38
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	26
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	44
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	20
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	39
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	73
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	29
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated as a vascular neurologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2004)

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD 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. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD 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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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$16,562 $16,562
Hyperfine Operations, Inc.	$2,748 Swoop $2,748
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$125 Thrombectomy $125

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$11,526
Consulting Fee	$6,423
Food and Beverage	$1,486

Research Payments

Dr. William T. Kimberly, MD, PhD has received 3 research payments totaling $106,375.

Biography

Dr. William Kimberly is a physician who specializes in vascular neurology. Dr. Kimberly's areas of expertise include the following: subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. His professional affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Unfortunately, according to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, he is not currently accepting new patients. Dr. Kimberly is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and a graduate of Brigham and Women's Hospital's residency program.