Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher, MD
Also practices: ENDOCRINOLOGY
Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher, MD has been part of the Bridgewater medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2085dNPPES updated 2020-08-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1121 Rte 22 Ste 205, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2983
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.49/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better47%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
356
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
447
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,220
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.58M
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
78 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
Board certified · Aug 19, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2000)
Virtual Specialist Care With Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Bridgewater 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 Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher
NPI records show Dr. Lifchus-Ascher as active with telehealth listed in Bridgewater, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 237-4108.
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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Contact Rebecca Jean Lifchus-Ascher
Practice Location
1121 Rte 22 Ste 205, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2983
Mailing Address
1121 Rte 22 Ste 205, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2983
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