Ruth E. Deitz, M.D.
Ruth E. Deitz is a Family Medicine specialist based in Berkeley Heights, NJ with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ruth E. Deitz, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 32+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 1994), she has been practicing for over 32 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2511dNPPES updated 2019-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
216
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
244
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,244
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $174k
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 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 · 1994
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
799 Bloomfield Ave Suite 201, Verona, NJ 07044-1367
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ruth E. Deitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth E. Deitz for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Berkeley Heights 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 Ruth E. Deitz
NPI records show Dr. Deitz as active with telehealth listed in Berkeley Heights, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 277-8878.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruth E. Deitz
Practice Location
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
Mailing Address
799 Bloomfield Ave Suite 201, Verona, NJ 07044-1367
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