Neal S. Lakritz, MD
Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine
Neal S. Lakritz is an Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Enfield, CT with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Neal S. Lakritz, MD has practiced internal medicine for 44+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1314dNPPES updated 2022-10-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Enfield Medical Associates 701 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082
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 = better2.84%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.8%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
360
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
470
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,847
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $650k
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 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$118 received from industry
7 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 Neal S. Lakritz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 17, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Taxonomy: 207RA0401X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1982)
Mailing address
2150 Main Street Springfield Medical Associates, Inc., Springfield, MA 01104
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Neal S. Lakritz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Neal S. Lakritz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Enfield 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 Neal S. Lakritz
Dr. Lakritz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Enfield, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 741-6058.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Neal S. Lakritz
Practice Location
Enfield Medical Associates 701 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Mailing Address
2150 Main Street Springfield Medical Associates, Inc., Springfield, MA 01104
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