Heidi J Dorris, M.D.
Heidi J Dorris is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Wakefield, RI with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across RI can see Heidi J Dorris, M.D. in person in Wakefield or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
481 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-3626
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 = better4.11%
Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
4.11% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.3%
Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Rhode IslandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
166
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
370
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,697
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $710k
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.
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%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ 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%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$331 received from industry
17 transactions 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 Heidi J Dorris's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Board certified · Sep 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
106 Nate Whipple Hwy Ste 101, Cumberland, RI 02864-1403
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Heidi J Dorris
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heidi J Dorris for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wakefield 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 Heidi J Dorris
NPI records show Dr. Dorris as active with telehealth listed in Wakefield, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 789-0283.
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 Heidi J Dorris
Practice Location
481 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-3626
Mailing Address
106 Nate Whipple Hwy Ste 101, Cumberland, RI 02864-1403
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