Alena Polesin
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT, SPORTS MEDICINE
Alena Polesin has practiced specialist for 25+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2812dNPPES updated 2018-08-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
160 E Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960-3150
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202362.73/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better40.84%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.7 pts)
40.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.1%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
441
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
250
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
972
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $48k
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$718 received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Alena Polesin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
25 years in practice
Experienced
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
Po Box 1486, Morristown, NJ 07962-1486
Differs from practice location
Virtual Specialist Care With Alena Polesin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alena Polesin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Morristown 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 Alena Polesin
Dr. Polesin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Morristown, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 538-2334.
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 Alena Polesin
Practice Location
160 E Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960-3150
Mailing Address
Po Box 1486, Morristown, NJ 07962-1486
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