Anthony R Cavazos, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Anthony R Cavazos is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in New Providence, NJ with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NJ can see Anthony R Cavazos, M.D. in person in New Providence or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Michigan Medical School (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2146dNPPES updated 2020-07-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
29 South St, New Providence, NJ 07974-2934
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.36%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better63.4%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
83
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
67
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
762
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $395k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$563 received from industry
30 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 Anthony R Cavazos's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Michigan Medical School
Board certified · Jul 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1988)
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Anthony R Cavazos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Anthony R Cavazos for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Providence 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 Anthony R Cavazos
Dr. Cavazos is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Providence, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 679-8181.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Anthony R Cavazos
Practice Location
29 South St, New Providence, NJ 07974-2934
Mailing Address
29 South St, New Providence, NJ 07974-2934
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