Scott Nicholas Gettinger, MD
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Scott Nicholas Gettinger is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HEMATOLOGY
Scott Nicholas Gettinger, MD has practiced internal medicine for 27+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
800 Howard Ave Yale Physicians Building - 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06519-1369
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.14%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
≈ Same as national average
5.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.3%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
132
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
350
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $299k
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.
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, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — 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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$78 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Scott Nicholas Gettinger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
27 years in practice
Experienced
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
300 George St 6th Floor Po Box 9805, New Haven, CT 06511-6624
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450658
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Nicholas Gettinger for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to New Haven 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 Scott Nicholas Gettinger
NPI records show Dr. Gettinger as active with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 688-4191.
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 Scott Nicholas Gettinger
Practice Location
800 Howard Ave Yale Physicians Building - 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06519-1369
Mailing Address
300 George St 6th Floor Po Box 9805, New Haven, CT 06511-6624
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