Barbara Armas-Loughran
Barbara Armas-Loughran is an Internal Medicine specialist based in New Brunswick, NJ with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in internal medicine, Barbara Armas-Loughran is a long-established internist in New Brunswick. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
125 Paterson St Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5100a, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1962
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Jersey, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.71/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.98%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.3%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
156
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
286
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,481
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $438k
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 Diabetes.
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
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 22, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
66 W Gilbert St 2nd Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4947
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Barbara Armas-Loughran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara Armas-Loughran for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to New Brunswick 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 Barbara Armas-Loughran
NPI records show Dr. Armas-Loughran as active with telehealth listed in New Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 235-6968.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Barbara Armas-Loughran
Practice Location
125 Paterson St Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5100a, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1962
Mailing Address
66 W Gilbert St 2nd Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4947
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