Ellen B Hight, MD

Family Medicine

(401) 398-0860East Greenwich, RI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ellen B Hight, MD has practiced family medicine for 34+ years, working in group practice. A Boston University School of Medicine graduate since 1992, she brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
  • Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 73 Family Medicine providers in RISee all Family Medicine in East Greenwich34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1351 S County Trl Suite 301, East Greenwich, RI 02818-5079

Fax: (401) 398-0861
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

0.92%

Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Rhode Island

0.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.1%

Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Rhode Island

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

179

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

468

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,163

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $370k

Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$894 received from industry

41 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ellen B Hight's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ellen B Hight

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ellen B Hight for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to East Greenwich 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 Ellen B Hight

Dr. Hight is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Greenwich, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 398-0860.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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