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Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP

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(242 Ratings)

Specializes in: Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout

535 East 70th Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021

(212) 606-1286

Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP is a rheumatologist in New York, NY specializing in rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Office Locations

535 East 70th Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Symptoms like Smith s are common to the condition, according to Dr. Theodore Fields, a gout specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery.”—"Emmitt Smith talks finding a game plan to treat his gout", New York Daily News, June 2014

“"I would say that the first priority would be to stop all beer consumption," says Dr. Theodore Fields, Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.”—"Wellness: Gout Steps Out", Valley Advocate, June 2012

"Your Guide to Psoriatic Arthritis Digital Tools", Hospital for Special Surgery

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2012 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
doctor visit	691
injections	113
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2013 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	150
doctor visit	645
injections	150
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2014 were aspiration, injections, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
doctor visit	569
injections	123
preventive care	37
vaccines	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	35
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	137
doctor visit	578
hospital care	11
injections	137
inpatient care	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2016 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	158
doctor visit	666
hospital care	15
injections	172
inpatient care	15
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	49
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	716
injections	177

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	54
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2018 were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	716
injections	189
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	59
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY during 2019 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	103
doctor visit	635
injections	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	53
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	42
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	352

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	41
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	329

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated as a rheumatologist in New York, NY were injections, aspiration, preventive care and vaccines.

aspiration	142
doctor visit	562
hospital care	13
injections	147
inpatient care	13
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	234
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	30
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	25
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1976)

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

Hospital for Special Surgery

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and The Empire Plan / NYSHIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 242 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$41,718 DUZALLO $28,030	ZURAMPIC $13,654	VIBERZI $34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$22,943 Colcrys $22,943
Horizon Pharma plc	$15,621 KRYSTEXXA $15,560	RAYOS $40	NO_PRODUCT $21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$13,977 Colcrys $13,977
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$6,852 KRYSTEXXA $6,852
Other	$16,365 KRYSTEXXA $4,677	Ilaris $505	Prolia $377	Mitigare $86	COSENTYX $65	Other $10,655

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$71,223
Honoraria	$20,296
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,400
Travel and Lodging	$7,710
Food and Beverage	$5,843
Other	$5

Biography

Dr. Theodore Fields sees patients in New York, NY. His medical specialty is rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). Dr. Fields obtained his medical school training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and performed his residency at Nassau University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. In his practice, Dr. Fields focuses on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. The average patient rating for Dr. Fields is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Anthem, Blue California, and UnitedHealthcare, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Fields's distinctions include: Castle Connolly America s Most Honored Doctors Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area; New York Magazine Top Doctors; and Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery. According to Weill Cornell Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact his office in NEW YORK, NY.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2022

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