Doctor Profile

Podiatry · Podiatry

Dorothy H. Kurtz Phelan

DPM · Podiatry · Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine
585 LEBANON ST
Melrose, MA 02176
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 30+ Years Practicing
1.1K
Medicare Patients / yr
26
Procedures Billed
30
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

Important: We are not affiliated with Medicare, CMS, or Dorothy H. Kurtz Phelan's practice. This page displays publicly available CMS data to help you research Medicare providers. We do not sell insurance or represent any insurance company. For official enrollment and complete plan information, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kurtz Phelan

See which plans Dr. Kurtz Phelan accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Massachusetts, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kurtz Phelan is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 02176, MA — the Podiatry's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

Compare Medicare Plans near 02176, MA →

Or call the office at (781) 979-3500 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Kurtz Phelan Does

Dr. Kurtz Phelan served 1,128 Medicare patients across 3,471 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Podiatry in Massachusetts (1,115 patients across 288 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Epifix, per square centimeter (Q4186)1,49128
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)383225
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)373183
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)18931
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)15076

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kurtz Phelan billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Kurtz Phelan. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kurtz Phelan practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kurtz Phelan offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 585 LEBANON ST, Melrose, MA 02176
Phone: (781) 979-3500

Area Safety Grade

A-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

45 min

Average commute time in this zip · 56% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

100.0000

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

Get directions on Google Maps →

Other Podiatry Doctors near 02176, MA

If Dr. Kurtz Phelan isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest podiatry doctors near 02176, MA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Barbara S. RickardsPodiatry871<1 mi
Jack A. DalyPodiatry4.3K1.7 mi
Albert A. DalyPodiatry4.6K1.7 mi
Edward J. MostonePodiatry1.8K2.6 mi
Josephine WuPodiatry3.1 mi

View all podiatry doctors near 02176, MA →

How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kurtz Phelan takes three steps:

Compare Medicare Plans near 02176, MA → All Doctors near 02176, MA

Dorothy H. Kurtz Phelan: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kurtz Phelan accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kurtz Phelan is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kurtz Phelan depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 02176, MA →
Where is Dr. Kurtz Phelan's office?
Dr. Kurtz Phelan practices at 585 LEBANON ST, Melrose, MA 02176. Phone: (781) 979-3500.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kurtz Phelan accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (781) 979-3500 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 02176, MA to see available options.
Does Dr. Kurtz Phelan offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kurtz Phelan as offering telehealth. Call the office at (781) 979-3500 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kurtz Phelan?
Dr. Kurtz Phelan graduated in 1996 and has been practicing for approximately 30 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kurtz Phelan treated 1,128 Medicare patients across 26 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kurtz Phelan is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (781) 979-3500 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

View full profile →LinkedIn

Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

Medicare Resources

Choosing the right Medicare plan involves more than just doctor coverage. These guides help you evaluate the full picture:

Does your Medicare plan cover Dr. Kurtz Phelan?

Compare Plans near 02176, MA →