David Edelheit, M.D.
David Edelheit is a Family Medicine specialist based in Coventry, CT with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CT can see David Edelheit, M.D. in person in Coventry or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1707 Boston Tpke, Coventry, CT 06238-1105
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 = better1.56%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
216
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
631
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,075
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $817k
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
$11 received from industry
1 transaction 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 David Edelheit's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
Board certified · Sep 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 3249, Vernon, CT 06066-2149
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450677
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With David Edelheit
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Edelheit for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Coventry 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 David Edelheit
NPI records show Dr. Edelheit as active with telehealth listed in Coventry, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 742-9050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Edelheit
Practice Location
1707 Boston Tpke, Coventry, CT 06238-1105
Mailing Address
Po Box 3249, Vernon, CT 06066-2149
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