Barbara J Yarwood-Wishner, M.D.
Barbara J Yarwood-Wishner is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Yonkers, NY with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Barbara J Yarwood-Wishner, M.D. in person in Yonkers or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 1988), she has been practicing for over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4415dNPPES updated 2014-04-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
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 = better0.8%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
0.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
105
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
146
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,379
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $76k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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 · 1988
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1988)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Barbara J Yarwood-Wishner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara J Yarwood-Wishner for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Yonkers 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 J Yarwood-Wishner
NPI records show Dr. Yarwood-Wishner as active with telehealth listed in Yonkers, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (914) 318-9636.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Barbara J Yarwood-Wishner
Practice Location
73 Market St, Yonkers, NY 10710-7616
Mailing Address
73 Market St, Yonkers, NY 10710-7616
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