Theodore R Fields, M.D.

Specialist

(212) 606-1286New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Theodore R Fields, M.D. has been part of the New York medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 183 Specialist providers in NYSee all Specialist in New York50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1833dNPPES updated 2021-04-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021-4872

Fax: (212) 774-2284
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.1%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

179

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

123

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

686

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $883k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+17%)35%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+4%)25%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+2%)24%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$28.3k received from industry

52 transactions reported in 2018 ·Very High 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 2018, attributed to Theodore R Fields'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 · 1976

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. Board certified · Apr 27, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1976)

Virtual Specialist Care With Theodore R Fields

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Theodore R Fields for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to New York 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 Theodore R Fields

NPI records show Dr. Fields as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 606-1286.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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