Benjamin R. Sigmond, M.D., C.W.S.
Benjamin R. Sigmond, M.D., C.W.S. has been part of the Watertown medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.54/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 142dNPPES updated 2025-12-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
165 Coleman Ave, Watertown, NY 13601-2217
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202382.54/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
145
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
37
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
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 Arthritis.
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
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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$90 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Benjamin R. Sigmond's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 14, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
24 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Virtual Surgery Care With Benjamin R. Sigmond
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin R. Sigmond for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Watertown 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 R. Sigmond
NPI records show Dr. Sigmond as active with telehealth listed in Watertown, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 755-2024.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
165 Coleman Ave, Watertown, NY 13601-2217
Mailing Address
165 Coleman Ave, Watertown, NY 13601-2217
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