Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
All it took was an eighth grade anatomy class for Nisha Basu to realize she wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Since then, she has dedicated herself to giving patients the individualiz… Read more ›
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Dr Basu really listens to me. She is very caring and compassionate as well as quite wise! No matter what my health concern is, she always has just the right plan to get me back to feeling 100%!…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University School of Medicine | Doctorate | Doctor of Medicine | 2004 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
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| Internal Medicine | 2011 | |
| Internal Medicine | 2007 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor of Medicine | Harvard University | 2008 - 2020 |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation Fellow | Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care | 2012 |
Practice & Hospital Affiliations
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts - 02458 - Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Needham, Massachusetts - 02492
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Internal Medicine Physician
Years In Practice: 15 (started in 2011)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Basu specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 23
Most Recent Review: 03/29/2023
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Robin F.
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March 29, 2023
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Firefly Health - 101 Walnut Street
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“Dr Basu gives me amazing care!”
Dr Basu really listens to me. She is very caring and compassionate as well as quite wise! No matter what my health concern is, she always has just the right plan to get me back to feeling 100%!
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Cindy F.
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January 18, 2023
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“Great”
Awesome
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R. A.
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January 11, 2023
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“Wow”
Wow, what a refreshing experience! Dr Basu, takes the time to listen and explain and relate to you.
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Meshia W.
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September 19, 2022
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“Amazingly thorough”
Dr. Basu is an amazing PCP. She and her team are very thorough when working with their patients.
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Susan M.
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June 03, 2022
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“Very seamless experience, She has a great team working with her”
Dr. Basu is very caring and easy to talk to. She has great listening skills and a wonderful doctor. She cleared up all the issues I was having and am symptom free!
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S. C.
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January 29, 2023
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“Amazing, couldn’t ask for more!”
I’m so glad I found Dr. Basu and Firefly health. I have been struggling with a nagging issue for years, and every other doctor I’ve been to has never really taken the time to listen or follow up. Dr. Basu took all the time we needed to talk through the issues and is engaged in working through everything with me to find a solution. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
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Candee R.
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January 17, 2023
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“Could not be happier with everyone”
I was so skeptical about telehealth but they are all nothing short of remarkable. Unfortunately a serious health issue has arisen and I am completely comfortable with my care team.
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J. C.
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January 09, 2023
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“Very personable and genuine”
Thoroughly listened and asked questions regarding my health concerns
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Anonymous
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July 20, 2022
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“Incredible primary care”
Dr. Basu was very personable, listened to all my concerns, provided clear explanations and walked me through any decisions that needed to be made. Also provided excellent post-visit follow up.
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Priscilla C.
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May 13, 2022
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“Awesome and relieved.”
It was a relief, I was worried in not be comprehensive and not understand her. But she was awesome, clear speak, precise, friendly and understandable.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Firefly Health
101 Walnut StWatertown, MA 02472
Firefly Health
101 Walnut StreetWatertown, MA 02472
Practice Colleagues
Amanda Mitchell, FNP - Nurse Practitioner
Kimberly Warden, MSN, CNP, N - Nurse Practitioner
Dr Jeffrey Greenberg, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Melissa Forbes, CNP - Nurse Practitioner
Abigail Richman, FNP - Nurse Practitioner
Dr Andrew Ellner, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Carolyn Chandler, NP - Nurse Practitioner
Fabiana Saad, NP - Nurse Practitioner
Dr Laura Desrochers, MD - Other Healthcare Provider
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- Creon
- Fluticasone Propionate
- Furosemide
- Patanol
- Tricor
- Diovan
- Simvastatin
- LOVAZA
- CRESTOR
- Atenolol
- Levothyroxine Sodium
- Verapamil Hydrochloride
- Warfarin Sodium
- Atrovent
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Omeprazole
- Simvastatin
- METOPROLOL SUCCINATE
- Ranitidine
- Trazodone Hydrochloride
- Omeprazole
- Simvastatin
- PROAIR
- amlodipine besylate
- Omeprazole
- Lovastatin
- Lisinopril
- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- Warfarin Sodium
- Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
- Atorvastatin Calcium
- Glipizide and Metformin HCl
- Amlodipine
- Omeprazole
- Sertraline Hydrochloride
- Zoloft
- Alprazolam
- Xanax
- Montelukast Sodium
- Escitalopram
- Lexapro
- Bupropion hydrochloride
- Fluoxetine
- Prozac
- Zolpidem
- Ambien CR
- Ambien
- Adderall
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Nisha Ann Basu, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
More info: The standard copays for your insurance company may apply, but there are no additional fees for becoming a Firefly patient member. For some insurance providers, your copays are even waived.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept new members in Massachusetts and Maine with most plans from Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, AllWays Health Partners, UniCare, and UnitedHealthcare.
We don’t accept MassHealth, Medicaid, or ConnectorCare at this time.
Comment - “ Dr Basu gives me amazing care! ”
Dr Basu really listens to me. She is very caring and compassionate as well as quite wise! No matter what my health concern is, she always has just the right plan to get me back to feeling 100%!