Maria Elena Pena, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Maria Elena Pena is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Rego Park, NY with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Maria Elena Pena, M.D. has been part of the Rego Park medical community since 2008 in independent practice. A New York Medical College graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Older · 1432dNPPES updated 2022-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
312
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,255
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.22M
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.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37.7k received from industry
68 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 Maria Elena Pena's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
New York Medical College
Board certified · Jun 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 2008)
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Maria Elena Pena
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Elena Pena for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Rego Park 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 Maria Elena Pena
Dr. Pena is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rego Park, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 520-6100.
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 Maria Elena Pena
Practice Location
9901 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374-4512
Mailing Address
9901 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374-4512
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