Henry Pool Tufts, M.D
Henry Pool Tufts is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Hyannis, MA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 39 years in internal medicine, Henry Pool Tufts, M.D is a long-established internist in Hyannis. Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
91 Camp Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.73%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.4%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
529
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
408
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,823
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $600k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$415 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Henry Pool Tufts's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
39 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
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Henry Pool Tufts
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Henry Pool Tufts for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hyannis 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 Henry Pool Tufts
Dr. Tufts is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hyannis, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 790-5955.
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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Practice Location
91 Camp Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
Mailing Address
91 Camp Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
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