Debra J Giesen, APRN
Debra J Giesen, APRN has been part of the Waterbury medical community since 2021 in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1352dNPPES updated 2022-08-23 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3801 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705-3815
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 = better2.85%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.9%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
427
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,049
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $443k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (-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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
58 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Debra J Giesen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 22, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450662
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Debra J Giesen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Debra J Giesen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waterbury 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 Debra J Giesen
Dr. Giesen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 709-4001.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Debra J Giesen
Practice Location
3801 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705-3815
Mailing Address
3801 E Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705-3815
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