Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez, MD, PHD
Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez is a Hepatology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez, MD, PHD has practiced internal medicine for 27+ years, working in group practice. With 27+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the New York area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1132dNPPES updated 2023-06-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
105
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
356
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $327k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$282 received from industry
4 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 Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 11, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
Taxonomy: 207RI0008X
Mailing address
1425 Madison Ave, Box 1123 Room 11-70e, New York, NY 10029
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — 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 Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez
NPI records show Dr. Villanueva Rodriguez as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 241-7270.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
17 E 102nd St, New York, NY 10029-5204
Mailing Address
1425 Madison Ave, Box 1123 Room 11-70e, New York, NY 10029
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