Malisa Lynn Lahtinen, M.D
Malisa Lynn Lahtinen is a Family Medicine specialist based in Cromwell, CT with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Malisa Lynn Lahtinen, M.D practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Cromwell, CT. Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 95% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
70 Shunpike Rd Suite 301, Cromwell, CT 06416
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 95% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.27/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.38%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
158
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
418
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,992
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $318k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Malisa Lynn Lahtinen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Nov 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT 06457-3654
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 45066F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Malisa Lynn Lahtinen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Malisa Lynn Lahtinen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cromwell 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 Malisa Lynn Lahtinen
Dr. Lahtinen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cromwell, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 358-5280.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
70 Shunpike Rd Suite 301, Cromwell, CT 06416
Mailing Address
28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT 06457-3654
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