Matthew S Ellman, MD

Internal Medicine

Matthew S Ellman is an Internal Medicine specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(203) 785-7411New Haven, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 39 years in internal medicine, Matthew S Ellman, MD is a long-established internist in New Haven. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 465 Internal Medicine providers in CTSee all Internal Medicine in New Haven39+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5610dNPPES updated 2011-01-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

800 Howard Ave Ypb, 3rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06519-1369

Fax: (203) 785-4194
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.

MIPS Score

2023

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.41%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

3.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

267

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

488

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,696

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $634k

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.

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
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+2%)24%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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 · 1987

    Harvard Medical School

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 208093, New Haven, CT 06520-8093

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450658

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Matthew S Ellman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew S Ellman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Haven 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 S Ellman

NPI records show Dr. Ellman as active with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 785-7411.

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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