Harvey Gerhard, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Harvey Gerhard, M.D. runs an independent pulmonologist practice in Basking Ridge, NJ. A Yale University School of Medicine graduate since 1974, he brings 52+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5447dNPPES updated 2011-06-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
416 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2401
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202314.05/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-69.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.35%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
223
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,149
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $819k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Harvey Gerhard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Yale School of Medicine
52 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
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Harvey Gerhard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Harvey Gerhard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Basking Ridge 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 Harvey Gerhard
Dr. Gerhard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Basking Ridge, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 766-6605.
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 Harvey Gerhard
Practice Location
416 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2401
Mailing Address
416 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2401
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