Vivien Hsu, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Vivien Hsu is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in New Brunswick, NJ with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across NJ can see Vivien Hsu, MD in person in New Brunswick or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 766dNPPES updated 2024-04-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
125 Paterson St Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5200a, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1962
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.4%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
147
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,749
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.92M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
2 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 Vivien Hsu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board certified · Apr 16, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
66 W Gilbert St 2nd Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4947
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Vivien Hsu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vivien Hsu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Brunswick 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 Vivien Hsu
Dr. Hsu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 235-7217.
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 Vivien Hsu
Practice Location
125 Paterson St Clinical Academic Building - Suite 5200a, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1962
Mailing Address
66 W Gilbert St 2nd Floor, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4947
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