Nitai Riegler, MD

Internal Medicine

Nitai Riegler is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Milford, CT with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE

(475) 209-9130Milford, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CT can see Nitai Riegler, MD in person in Milford or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 40 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 465 Internal Medicine providers in CTSee all Internal Medicine in Milford40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 793dNPPES updated 2024-03-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1622 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460-2776

Fax: (203) 298-4380
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, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

90.75/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 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.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.55%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

0.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.2%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

203

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

455

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,024

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $868k

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

COPD
Higher than avg (+3%)23%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$20 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Nitai Riegler's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 21, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 40 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

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450658

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Nitai Riegler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nitai Riegler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Milford 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 Nitai Riegler

NPI records show Dr. Riegler as active with telehealth listed in Milford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (475) 209-9130.

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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