Asha A Naidu, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Patients across MA can see Asha a Naidu, MD in person in Ayer or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 33+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Ayer area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
190 Groton Rd Suite 290, Ayer, MA 01432-1124
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 = better2.79%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
352
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
352
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,659
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $680k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Mood Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$162 received from industry
5 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 Asha a Naidu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Asha a Naidu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Asha a Naidu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Ayer 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 Asha a Naidu
Dr. Naidu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ayer, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 772-1277.
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 Asha a Naidu
Practice Location
190 Groton Rd Suite 290, Ayer, MA 01432-1124
Mailing Address
190 Groton Rd Suite 290, Ayer, MA 01432-1124
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