Etta Mary Eskridge, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Etta Mary Eskridge is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Rochester, NY with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 31 years in internal medicine, Etta Mary Eskridge, MD is a long-established hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Rochester. A Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University graduate since 1995, she brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.2/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621-3001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.2/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better39.91%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+34.8 pts)
39.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
91
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
218
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $98k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
100 Kings Hwy S, Rochester, NY 14617-5504
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Etta Mary Eskridge
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Etta Mary Eskridge for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 Etta Mary Eskridge
NPI records show Dr. Eskridge as active with telehealth listed in Rochester, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (585) 922-5067.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621-3001
Mailing Address
100 Kings Hwy S, Rochester, NY 14617-5504
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