William Nicholas Fenney, MD
William Nicholas Fenney is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Hyannis, MA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
William Nicholas Fenney, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Hyannis, MA. A New York Medical College graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.42/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6815dNPPES updated 2007-09-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
35 Cedar St, Hyannis, MA 02601-3009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.42/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.5%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
247
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
287
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,331
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $349k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.2k received from industry
10 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 William Nicholas Fenney's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
New York Medical College
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1979)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With William Nicholas Fenney
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Nicholas Fenney for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hyannis 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 Nicholas Fenney
NPI records show Dr. Fenney as active with telehealth listed in Hyannis, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 778-6363.
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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Practice Location
35 Cedar St, Hyannis, MA 02601-3009
Mailing Address
35 Cedar St, Hyannis, MA 02601-3009
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