Arit E Esu, MD,MPH
Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine
Arit E Esu is an Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Waterbury, CT with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Arit E Esu, MD,MPH has practiced internal medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. With 23+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Waterbury area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 370dNPPES updated 2025-05-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
160 Robbins St, Waterbury, CT 06708-2652
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 = better0.58%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut0.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
118
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
320
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,912
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $473k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — 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.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Arit E Esu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 18, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207RB0002X
Mailing address
1290 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4337
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450651
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Obesity Medicine Care With Arit E Esu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arit E Esu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waterbury 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 Arit E Esu
Dr. Esu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 573-7284.
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 Arit E Esu
Practice Location
160 Robbins St, Waterbury, CT 06708-2652
Mailing Address
1290 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4337
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