Rosalinda G Gaona, MD

Internal Medicine

Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

(860) 691-8084Groton, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rosalinda G Gaona, MD has practiced internal medicine for 30+ years, working in group practice. A University of Minnesota Medical School graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 465 Internal Medicine providers in CTSee all Internal Medicine in Groton30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 441dNPPES updated 2025-02-19 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

495 Gold Star Hwy Ste 112, Groton, CT 06340-6229

Fax: (860) 691-1195
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.02%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

1.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.8%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

98

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

185

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,257

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $380k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-2%)20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$792 received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Rosalinda G Gaona'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 · 1996

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. Board certified · Feb 18, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450654

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rosalinda G Gaona

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rosalinda G Gaona for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Groton 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 Rosalinda G Gaona

Dr. Gaona is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Groton, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 691-8084.

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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