Stephen Frank Schiff, M.D.
Stephen Frank Schiff is an Urology specialist based in Putnam, CT with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CT can see Stephen Frank Schiff, M.D. in person in Putnam or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2684dNPPES updated 2019-01-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
320 Pomfret St Csb 2, Putnam, CT 06260-1836
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
244
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
472
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,407
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $385k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+8%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$369 received from industry
17 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 Stephen Frank Schiff's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Eastern Virginia Medical School
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 1981)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450644
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Urology Care With Stephen Frank Schiff
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Frank Schiff for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Putnam 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 Frank Schiff
NPI records show Dr. Schiff as active with telehealth listed in Putnam, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 928-6541.
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 Frank Schiff
Practice Location
320 Pomfret St Csb 2, Putnam, CT 06260-1836
Mailing Address
320 Pomfret St Csb 2, Putnam, CT 06260-1836
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