James R. Nitzkorski, MD

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

James R. Nitzkorski is a Surgical Oncology Surgery specialist based in Poughkeepsie, NY with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(845) 483-6920Poughkeepsie, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James R. Nitzkorski, MD has been part of the Poughkeepsie medical community since 2009 in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 42 Surgery providers in NYSee all Surgery in Poughkeepsie22+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 3348dNPPES updated 2017-03-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

45 Reade Pl Dyson Center, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3947

Fax: (845) 483-6922
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.

MIPS Score

2023

94.25/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New York

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

Medicare Patients

179

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

12

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

12

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $392

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.

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
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+22%)43%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+2%)24%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$85 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 James R. Nitzkorski's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgerySurgical Oncology in PoughkeepsieAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1351 Route 55 Suite 200, Lagrangeville, NY 12540-5108

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With James R. Nitzkorski

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James R. Nitzkorski for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Poughkeepsie 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 R. Nitzkorski

NPI records show Dr. Nitzkorski as active with telehealth listed in Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 483-6920.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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