James Newman

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Also practices: HEMATOLOGY, HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

(860) 444-3744Waterford, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James Newman specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Waterford, CT in independent practice. He graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 75 Internal Medicine providers in CTSee all Internal Medicine in Waterford10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 436dNPPES updated 2025-02-24 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

230 Waterford Pkwy S, Waterford, CT 06385-1219

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

84.47/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.4%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

203

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

29

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

129

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $200k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)52%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+18%)38%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+17%)38%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    State University of Ny Upstate Medical University

  2. Board certified · Feb 23, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in WaterfordAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

333 Cedar St # 205, New Haven, CT 06510-3206

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450654

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Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With James Newman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James Newman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waterford 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 James Newman

Dr. Newman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 444-3744.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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