William Stuart Asch, M.D., PH.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

William Stuart Asch is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(203) 688-4748New Haven, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CT can see William Stuart Asch, M.D., PH.D. in person in New Haven or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (class of 2001), he has been practicing for over 25 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 44 Internal Medicine providers in CTSee all Internal Medicine in New Haven25+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6783dNPPES updated 2007-10-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

20 York Street Cb 2041 Hospitalist Service, New Haven, CT 06510

Fax: (203) 688-4740
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.9%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)

Better than 84% of reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

248

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

294

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,036

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $288k

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+20%)54%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$176 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 William Stuart Asch'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 · 2001

    Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

216 Bishop Street Apartment 314, New Haven, CT 06511-3794

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450643

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With William Stuart Asch

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William Stuart Asch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to New Haven 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 William Stuart Asch

NPI records show Dr. Asch as active with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 688-4748.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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