Nitin Kumar Yerram, M.D.
Nitin Kumar Yerram is an Urology specialist based in Hackensack, NJ with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nitin Kumar Yerram, M.D. specializes in urology, serving patients in Hackensack, NJ in group practice. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 2013), he has been practicing for over 13 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.8/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 14% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.8/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.89%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
4.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
204
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
99
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
225
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$10.8k received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 2024, attributed to Nitin Kumar Yerram's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 11, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
3600 State Route 66 Fl 3, Neptune, NJ 07753-2645
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Nitin Kumar Yerram
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nitin Kumar Yerram for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Hackensack 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 Nitin Kumar Yerram
Dr. Yerram is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hackensack, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (551) 996-5257.
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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Practice Location
360 Essex St Ste 403, Hackensack, NJ 07601-8566
Mailing Address
3600 State Route 66 Fl 3, Neptune, NJ 07753-2645
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