Ralph Frank Hirschfeld, 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.
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
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
202 Pomfret St, Putnam, CT 06260-1833
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
97
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.6k received from industry
289 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 Ralph Frank Hirschfeld's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Georgetown University School of Medicine
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ralph Frank Hirschfeld
Practice Location
202 Pomfret St, Putnam, CT 06260-1833
Mailing Address
40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-2018
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