Asena Bahce-Altuntas, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Asena Bahce-Altuntas is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Hackensack, NJ with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Asena Bahce-Altuntas, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 20+ years, working in independent practice. A New York Medical College graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.8/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
385 Prospect Ave Ste 204, Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.8/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
172
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
216
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,333
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $909k
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 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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$341 received from industry
16 transactions 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 Asena Bahce-Altuntas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
New York Medical College
Board certified · Feb 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 2006)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Asena Bahce-Altuntas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Asena Bahce-Altuntas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hackensack 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 Asena Bahce-Altuntas
NPI records show Dr. Bahce-Altuntas as active with telehealth listed in Hackensack, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (519) 969-1405.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Asena Bahce-Altuntas
Practice Location
385 Prospect Ave Ste 204, Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570
Mailing Address
385 Prospect Ave Ste 204, Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570
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