Kouta Ito, M.D., M.S.

Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Kouta Ito is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Worcester, MA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE

(508) 334-6251Worcester, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Kouta Ito, M.D., M.S. in person in Worcester or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 28+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Worcester area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 42 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Worcester28+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1484dNPPES updated 2022-05-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

291 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605-3643

Fax: (508) 334-6906
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.66%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)

4.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.8%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

414

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

598

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,071

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $531k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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 (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)36%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — 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. Board certified · Apr 30, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine in WorcesterAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.

Taxonomy: 207RG0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 415348, Boston, MA 02241-5348

Differs from practice location

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Kouta Ito

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kouta Ito for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Worcester 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 Kouta Ito

Dr. Ito is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Worcester, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 334-6251.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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