Misha Basalaev, MD
Misha Basalaev is an Internal Medicine specialist based in East Brunswick, NJ with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 39 years in internal medicine, Misha Basalaev, MD is a long-established internist in East Brunswick. He graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 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 22% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
561 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-5400
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.62%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
2.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
288
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
350
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,144
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $487k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1987)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Misha Basalaev
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Misha Basalaev for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to East Brunswick 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 Misha Basalaev
Dr. Basalaev is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 390-7400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Misha Basalaev
Practice Location
561 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-5400
Mailing Address
561 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-5400
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