Anita M Softness, M.D.

Family Medicine

Anita M Softness is a Family Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 544-1880New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NY can see Anita M Softness, M.D. in person in New York or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 32 years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,239 Family Medicine providers in NYSee all Family Medicine in New York32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4969dNPPES updated 2012-10-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

610 W 158th St, New York, NY 10032

Fax: (212) 544-1870
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.58%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)

1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.8%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

16

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

115

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

886

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $150k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 Anita M Softness

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Anita M Softness for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to New York 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 Anita M Softness

NPI records show Dr. Softness as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 544-1880.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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