Ralph Frank Hirschfeld, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Family Nurse Practitioner

Ralph Frank Hirschfeld is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Putnam, CT with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 963-7917Putnam, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ralph Frank Hirschfeld, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in nursing, serving patients in Putnam, CT in group practice. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 358 Nurse Practitioner providers in CTSee all Nurse Practitioner in Putnam12+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 4237dNPPES updated 2014-10-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

202 Pomfret St, Putnam, CT 06260-1833

Fax: (860) 963-0015
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.4%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

97

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

159

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,468

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $880k

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+31%)63%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
43%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

ADHD
33%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$5.6k received from industry

289 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Ralph Frank Hirschfeld'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

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-2018

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Ralph Frank Hirschfeld

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ralph Frank Hirschfeld for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Putnam 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 Ralph Frank Hirschfeld

Dr. Hirschfeld is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Putnam, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 963-7917.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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