Michelle Nisenbaum, MD
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
Michelle Nisenbaum, MD has practiced pain medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 26 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4984dNPPES updated 2012-09-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1320 West Main St Bldg 2, Waterbury, CT 06708
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202394.25/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.1%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
≈ Same as national average
5.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
119
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
392
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$62 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Michelle Nisenbaum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450688
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Michelle Nisenbaum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Nisenbaum for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Waterbury 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 Michelle Nisenbaum
NPI records show Dr. Nisenbaum as active with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 755-9355.
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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Contact Michelle Nisenbaum
Practice Location
1320 West Main St Bldg 2, Waterbury, CT 06708
Mailing Address
1320 West Main St Bldg 2, Waterbury, CT 06708
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