Herbert Wolfsen, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Herbert Wolfsen is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Jacksonville, FL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Herbert Wolfsen, MD has been part of the Jacksonville medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.2/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2092dNPPES updated 2020-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
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
202376.2/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.63%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
305
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
116
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
303
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $17k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Herbert Wolfsen, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511315
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Herbert Wolfsen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Herbert Wolfsen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Herbert Wolfsen
Dr. Wolfsen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Herbert Wolfsen
Practice Location
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Mailing Address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine in Florida
See allJules Gary Minkes, D.O.
Miami, FL
Januariusz L Styperek, M.D.
Boynton Beach, FL
Joseph Griffin Spano, MD
Naples, FL