Thomas Joseph Asciuto
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Thomas Joseph Asciuto is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fountain Valley, CA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Thomas Joseph Asciuto has practiced internal medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. Trained at New York University School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 115dNPPES updated 2026-01-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
18111 Brookhurst St 4600, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6728
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202348.31/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
340
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,509
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $570k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↑ 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 (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$946 received from industry
36 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 Thomas Joseph Asciuto's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210044
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Thomas Joseph Asciuto
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Joseph Asciuto for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fountain Valley 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 Thomas Joseph Asciuto
NPI records show Dr. Asciuto as active with telehealth listed in Fountain Valley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 861-4545.
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 Thomas Joseph Asciuto
Practice Location
18111 Brookhurst St 4600, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6728
Mailing Address
18111 Brookhurst St 4600, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6728
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