Alan Lester Kalischer, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Alan Lester Kalischer is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Westfield, NJ with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 49 years in internal medicine, Alan Lester Kalischer, M.D. is a long-established cardiologist in Westfield. Trained at New York Medical College (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
134 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090-5103
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202322.25/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-61.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
472
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
345
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,579
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $530k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$313 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alan Lester Kalischer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
New York Medical College
Board certified · Feb 5, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1977)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Alan Lester Kalischer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan Lester Kalischer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Westfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan Lester Kalischer
Dr. Kalischer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Westfield, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 889-1900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan Lester Kalischer
Practice Location
134 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090-5103
Mailing Address
134 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090-5103
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