Kenneth B Wasser, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Kenneth B Wasser is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Tinton Falls, NJ with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(732) 530-7999Tinton Falls, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kenneth B Wasser, M.D. has been part of the Tinton Falls medical community since 2005 in independent practice. Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.95/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 92 Internal Medicine providers in NJSee all Internal Medicine in Tinton Falls49+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1929dNPPES updated 2021-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

43 N Gilbert St Ste 7, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4914

Fax: (888) 972-9904
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

82.95/100

New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

6.4%

New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)

6.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

69.8%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-13 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

355

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

348

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,392

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4.18M

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.

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 (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+21%)39%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Cancer
Lower than avg (-1%)20%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

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 · 1977

    Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 8, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1977)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

43 N Gilbert St Suite 7, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4913

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kenneth B Wasser

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth B Wasser for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tinton Falls 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 Kenneth B Wasser

Dr. Wasser is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tinton Falls, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 530-7999.

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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