Howard Silcoff, M.D.
Howard Silcoff is a Family Medicine specialist based in Dryden, NY with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Howard Silcoff, M.D. has been part of the Dryden medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 32+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.22/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5 Evergreen Street, Dryden, NY 13053
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.22/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
307
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
376
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,955
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $730k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.42 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
111 E 14th St, Elmira Heights, NY 14903-1303
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Howard Silcoff
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard Silcoff for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dryden 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 Silcoff
Dr. Silcoff is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dryden, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 844-5251.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Howard Silcoff
Practice Location
5 Evergreen Street, Dryden, NY 13053
Mailing Address
111 E 14th St, Elmira Heights, NY 14903-1303
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