Jay H Traverse, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Jay H Traverse is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Jay H Traverse, MD has practiced internal medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1899dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
280
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
213
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,235
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $220k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$31.2k received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Jay H Traverse's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
920 E 28th St Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1195
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Jay H Traverse
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jay H Traverse for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Jay H Traverse
NPI records show Dr. Traverse as active with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 775-3030.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jay H Traverse
Practice Location
800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723
Mailing Address
920 E 28th St Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1195
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