Ari Klapholz, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Ari Klapholz is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 42 years in internal medicine, Ari Klapholz, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in New York. A New York Medical College graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1930dNPPES updated 2021-04-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
275 7th Avenue 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better44.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
685
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
267
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,328
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $674k
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.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$326 received from industry
7 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 Ari Klapholz's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.58 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
New York Medical College
Board certified · Apr 4, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1984)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Ari Klapholz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ari Klapholz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Ari Klapholz
NPI records show Dr. Klapholz as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (646) 660-9999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ari Klapholz
Practice Location
275 7th Avenue 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
Mailing Address
275 7th Avenue 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001
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