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Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry

University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Professional interests include: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), treatment-resistant depression, mood disorders, and more.

One Bowdoin Square 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8895

Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD is a psychiatrist in Boston, MA specializing in psychiatry. She graduated from University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Massachusetts General Hospital

One Bowdoin Square 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8895

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

In The News

“"For about half of our patients, it does not help," said Dr. Cristina Cusin, director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Ketamine Clinic and associate professor at Harvard Medical School.”—"Ketamine clinics emerge to treat mental illness in Northwest", The Columbian, December 2021

“"The effects are much more rapid than anything we have available," said Dr. Cristina Cusin, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital.”—"'Party drug' may be a lifesaver to many", Boston Herald, November 2017

“Dr. Cristina Cusin, Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Director of the MGH Ketamine Clinic and Psychiatrist at the Depression Clinical and Research Program, and Dr. Susie...”—"atai Life Sciences and Massachusetts General Hospital Announce Initiation of Clinical Study Investigating Neuroplasticity Biomarkers in Treatment-Resistant Depression Patients Undergoing Ketamine Treatment", KRON4, January 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2013 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	239

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2013 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2014 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	177

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	38

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2014 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2015 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	214

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2015 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	22
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2016 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	344

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	20
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2017 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	220

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2018 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	97

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2018 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	15
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2019 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2019 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and dementia.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2020 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2020 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Boston, MA during 2021 were electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2021 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2022 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	15
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD graduated from University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

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. Cristina Cusin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Blue California, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Beech Street, WellPoint, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Carelon Behavioral Health, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Blue California

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Beech Street

WellPoint

Evernorth Behavioral Health

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Carelon Behavioral Health

MassHealth

WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cristina Cusin, 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. Cristina Cusin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$16,498 SPRAVATO $6,012	$10,486
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,067 $2,067
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$1,213 VNS Therapy $1,213
Janssen Global Services, LLC	$300 Ketamine $300
Alkermes, Inc.	$193 $193
Other	$49 $49

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,750
Travel and Lodging	$3,732
Food and Beverage	$837

Research Payments

Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD has received 88 research payments totaling $207,117.

Biography

Dr. Cristina Cusin is a specialist in psychiatry. Dr. Cusin (or staff) is conversant in French and Italian. Dr. Cusin's areas of expertise include the following: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), genetic issues, and treatment-resistant depression. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Cusin studied medicine at the University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Her residency was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cusin seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristina Cusin, MD From 2013 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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