Edward Vincent Loftus, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Edward Vincent Loftus is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edward Vincent Loftus, M.D. has been part of the Rochester medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 38+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2105dNPPES updated 2020-08-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.92%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
200
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
122
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
856
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.94M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23.2k received from industry
32 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 Vincent Loftus's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 17, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
38 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
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Edward Vincent Loftus
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Vincent Loftus for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rochester 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 Vincent Loftus
NPI records show Dr. Loftus as active with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
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 Edward Vincent Loftus
Practice Location
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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