Eric I Gentry, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Eric I Gentry is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fairfield, CT with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Eric I Gentry, MD has been part of the Fairfield medical community since 2006 in group practice. A State University of Ny Upstate Medical University graduate since 1987, he brings 39+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.28/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4740dNPPES updated 2013-05-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
501 Kings Hwy E Suite 204, Fairfield, CT 06825-4867
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Connecticut.
MIPS Score
202393.28/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better35.6%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-47.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
457
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
370
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,594
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.19M
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$682 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Eric I Gentry's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 1987)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450658
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Eric I Gentry
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Eric I Gentry for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairfield 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 Eric I Gentry
Dr. Gentry is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fairfield, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 610-6300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Eric I Gentry
Practice Location
501 Kings Hwy E Suite 204, Fairfield, CT 06825-4867
Mailing Address
501 Kings Hwy E Suite 204, Fairfield, CT 06825-4867
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