Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves, M.D. has been part of the New York medical community since 2009 in group practice. A Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.65%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
0.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
196
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
302
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,994
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.29M
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · 2004
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
Board certified · Mar 30, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2004)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves
Dr. Fors Nieves is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (929) 455-2600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cesar Erasmo Fors Nieves
Practice Location
171 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002-3411
Mailing Address
171 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002-3411
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