Matthew J Bellizzi, MD, PHD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

(585) 275-7854Rochester, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Matthew J Bellizzi, MD, PHD has been part of the Rochester medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.69/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 661 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Rochester19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1035dNPPES updated 2023-07-06 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-0001

Fax: (585) 275-9953
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.69/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)

Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.7%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)

Better than 76% of reporting doctors in New York

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

Medicare Patients

104

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

70

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

264

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $119k

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.

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+18%)31%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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 · 2007

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

  2. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 278984, Rochester, NY 14627-8984

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Matthew J Bellizzi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew J Bellizzi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Rochester 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 Matthew J Bellizzi

Dr. Bellizzi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (585) 275-7854.

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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