Stephen Daniel Defronzo, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Stephen Daniel Defronzo is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Springfield, NJ with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 46 years in internal medicine, Stephen Daniel Defronzo, MD is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Springfield. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 46 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
216 Short Hills Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
149
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
244
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,299
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.41M
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$777 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Stephen Daniel Defronzo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Stephen Daniel Defronzo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Daniel Defronzo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Springfield 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 Stephen Daniel Defronzo
NPI records show Dr. Defronzo as active with telehealth listed in Springfield, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 376-7838.
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 Stephen Daniel Defronzo
Practice Location
216 Short Hills Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
Mailing Address
216 Short Hills Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
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