Ronald C Hartfelder, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Ronald C Hartfelder is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Salem, MA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MA can see Ronald C Hartfelder, MD in person in Salem or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 6249dNPPES updated 2009-04-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Highland Ave Ste 304, Salem, MA 01970-2100
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
381
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
303
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,698
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 (+4%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$194 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Ronald C Hartfelder's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
University of Utah School of Medicine
43 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
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
340 Main St Ste. 670, Worcester, MA 01608-1604
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ronald C Hartfelder
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald C Hartfelder for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salem 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 Ronald C Hartfelder
Dr. Hartfelder is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 741-4171.
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 Ronald C Hartfelder
Practice Location
55 Highland Ave Ste 304, Salem, MA 01970-2100
Mailing Address
340 Main St Ste. 670, Worcester, MA 01608-1604
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