Howard David Frauwirth, M.D.
Howard David Frauwirth, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 141dNPPES updated 2025-12-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
44 Godwin Ave Ste 201, Midland Park, NJ 07432-1959
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.67/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.21%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey0.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
557
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
622
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,826
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $469k
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 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 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 Howard David Frauwirth's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board certified · Dec 14, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
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
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2000)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Howard David Frauwirth
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard David Frauwirth for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Midland Park 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 Howard David Frauwirth
Dr. Frauwirth is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Midland Park, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 891-5044.
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 Howard David Frauwirth
Practice Location
44 Godwin Ave Ste 201, Midland Park, NJ 07432-1959
Mailing Address
44 Godwin Ave Ste 201, Midland Park, NJ 07432-1959
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