Michelle Tong

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Michelle Tong is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Torrington, CT with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 496-0455Torrington, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michelle Tong practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Torrington, CT. A University of Connecticut School of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.07/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 48% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 115 Internal Medicine providers in CTSee all Internal Medicine in Torrington12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1925dNPPES updated 2021-02-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

245 Alvord Park Rd Bldg B, Torrington, CT 06790-3493

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Connecticut.

MIPS Score

2023

85.07/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

267

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

238

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

613

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $151k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

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

US avg: 31.8%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.2k received from industry

58 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Michelle Tong's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 12, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

30 Waterchase Dr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2110

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450647

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Michelle Tong

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Tong for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Torrington 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 Tong

Dr. Tong is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Torrington, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 496-0455.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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