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Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD

(Scott Silverman, MD)

(28 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Vascular Neurology

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Professional interests include: stroke

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

1-855-644-6387

Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD is a null in Boston, MA specializing in psychiatry & neurology and vascular neurology. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology Associates and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

15 Parkman Street
Boston, MA 02114

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57 Prospect Street
Nantucket, MA 02554

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125 Nashua Street
Boston, MA 02114

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52 Second Avenue Suite 3100
Waltham, MA 02451

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Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

1-855-644-6387

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Some issues Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD 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.

In The News

“On Oct. 2, stroke neurologist Scott Silverman, M.D., assistant in Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and instructor at Harvard Medical School, will discuss ways to reduce the risk of...”—"Mass. General neurologist to deliver lecture on stroke treatment at Cooley Dickinson Hospital", Mass Live, September 2014

“Stroke talk, breast cancer and more... NORTHAMPTON - Neurologist Scott Silverman will give a talk on stroke on Oct. 2 from 6-7 p.m. in the Dakin Conference Room at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.”—"Stroke talk, breast cancer and more...", Mass Live, September 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

inpatient hospital care

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

vascular studies

In 2012, Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD had a list price for vascular studies that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	287
hospital care	424
inpatient care	424
ultrasound (sonogram)	335
vascular procedures	335

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	236
hospital care	531
inpatient care	531
ultrasound (sonogram)	155
vascular procedures	155

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	87
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	246
hospital care	692
inpatient care	692
ultrasound (sonogram)	252
vascular procedures	252

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	14
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	91
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	324
hospital care	454
inpatient care	454
ultrasound (sonogram)	168
vascular procedures	168

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	642
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1006
Black	28
Hispanic	34
Asian	22
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	196
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
hospital care	672
inpatient care	672
ultrasound (sonogram)	215
vascular procedures	215

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	102
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	264
hospital care	523
inpatient care	523
ultrasound (sonogram)	359
vascular procedures	359

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	18
Hispanic	18
Asian	12
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	103
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	249
hospital care	502
inpatient care	502
ultrasound (sonogram)	250
vascular procedures	250

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	23
Hispanic	14
Asian	12
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	103
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	331
hospital care	261
inpatient care	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	230
vascular procedures	230

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	18
Hispanic	21
Asian	11
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	90
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216
hospital care	458
inpatient care	458
ultrasound (sonogram)	149
vascular procedures	149

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	25
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	61
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	202
hospital care	507
inpatient care	507
ultrasound (sonogram)	253
vascular procedures	253

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	22
Hispanic	21
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	96
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	175
hospital care	366
inpatient care	366
ultrasound (sonogram)	220
vascular procedures	220

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	74
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	62
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated as a null in Boston, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	258
hospital care	490
inpatient care	490
ultrasound (sonogram)	235
vascular procedures	235

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	502
Hispanic	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	217
85 and over	91
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	15
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology Associates

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. Scott B. Silverman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, 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. Scott B. Silverman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

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

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 28 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott B. Silverman, 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. Scott B. Silverman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$5,441 $5,441
Pfizer Inc.	$5,000 XELJANZ $5,000
EISAI INC.	$4,200 Belviq $4,200

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,200
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,300
Travel and Lodging	$1,605
Food and Beverage	$536

Research Payments

Dr. Scott B. Silverman, MD has received 44 research payments totaling $289,341.

Biography

Dr. Scott Silverman's area of specialization is vascular neurology. He has indicated that his clinical interests include stroke. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Neurology Associates, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts, Dr. Silverman attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. Newton-Wellesley Hospital reports that Dr. Silverman is closed to new patients at this time.