Edward Brettholz, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Edward Brettholz is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 47 years in internal medicine, Edward Brettholz, MD is a long-established gastroenterologist in New York. A George Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5600dNPPES updated 2011-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
232 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016-8202
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
287
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
271
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
968
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $378k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19.7k received from industry
103 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Edward Brettholz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
316 E 30th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016-8366
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Edward Brettholz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Brettholz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Edward Brettholz
Dr. Brettholz 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: (212) 889-5544.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edward Brettholz
Practice Location
232 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016-8202
Mailing Address
316 E 30th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016-8366
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