Robert Hitscherich, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Robert Hitscherich is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Plainview, NY with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Robert Hitscherich, M.D. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Plainview, NY. Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.15/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
789 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803-4907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.15/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
424
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
391
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
813
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $102k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Arthritis.
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Tufts University School of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
4277 Hempstead Tpke Suite 209, Bethpage, NY 11714-5709
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Robert Hitscherich
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Hitscherich for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Plainview 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 Robert Hitscherich
Dr. Hitscherich is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plainview, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 433-3600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Hitscherich
Practice Location
789 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803-4907
Mailing Address
4277 Hempstead Tpke Suite 209, Bethpage, NY 11714-5709
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