Benjamin Lerner
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Benjamin Lerner is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Lerner specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in New Haven, CT in independent practice. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1447dNPPES updated 2022-06-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.7%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
74
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
39
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
94
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $60k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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 · 2016
Yale School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 6, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450658
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Benjamin Lerner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Lerner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Haven 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 Benjamin Lerner
NPI records show Dr. Lerner as active with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 688-4242.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Lerner
Practice Location
20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510-3220
Mailing Address
20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510-3220
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