Alexander Harris Asch, D.O.
Alexander Harris Asch is a Family Medicine specialist based in Somersworth, NH with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alexander Harris Asch, D.O. has been part of the Somersworth medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 29+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5568dNPPES updated 2011-02-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Hampshire Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.27%
New Hampshire avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Hampshire0.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
New Hampshire avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
301
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
424
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,112
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $730k
Percentile rankings compared against 597 reporting peers in New Hampshire.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$63 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Alexander Harris Asch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Alexander Harris Asch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alexander Harris Asch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Somersworth 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 Alexander Harris Asch
Dr. Asch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Somersworth, NH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 692-3115.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alexander Harris Asch
Practice Location
353 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878-1416
Mailing Address
353 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878-1416
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