Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II, MD

  • Norwich, CT
  • Nephrologist
NPI1205944089
Medicare services, 2024
742
Medicare patients, 2024
103
Part D claims, 2024
1,070
Industry payments
$4,503
Affiliated sites
3
Practice address
326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360
Practice phone
Call (203) 597-9733
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Primary practice

Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC

Norwich, Connecticut

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Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II is a nephrologist in Norwich, Connecticut

Dr. Cusano practices at Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC in Norwich, Connecticut.

Dr. Cusano's NPI, 1205944089, was assigned on August 29, 2006. Dr. Cusano graduated from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Cusano holds Connecticut license 030022.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
August 29, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(203) 597-9733
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
71
Medical school graduation
1981

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II practices at Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC in Norwich, Connecticut

Dr. Cusano's primary practice is Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC, at 326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360 in Southeastern Ct County. The practice phone is (203) 597-9733.

  • Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC
    326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360 · Southeastern Ct CountyPhone(203) 597-9733

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Cusano's primary practice is Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC in Norwich, Connecticut. The medical group on file is Manchester Memorial Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cusano to 2 more group practices and clinics, 1 physician office and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cusano practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLCAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II is one of 141 nephrologists in Connecticut

Nephrology is Dr. Cusano's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RN0300X. Dr. Cusano is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Cusano's licenses on file in 3 states: Connecticut, New York and Vermont.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Nephrology, ConnecticutPrimaryLicense 030022 · 1989 to 2026 · taxonomy 207RN0300X
  • New York licenseSince 1983
  • Vermont license1995 to 2016

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists acute kidney failure, chronic anemia, chronic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, gout, kidney cysts and parathyroid gland disorder among the conditions Dr. Cusano treats.

Nephrologists near Dr. Cusano

Counts of nephrologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

141nephrologists in Connecticut
6nephrologists in Norwich

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II billed Medicare for 742 services in 2024

CMS data shows 742 Medicare services from Dr. Cusano across 4 procedure codes in 2024, for 103 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $31,186 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 2024742
Medicare patients103
Paid by Medicare$31,186
Procedure codes4

Dr. Cusano's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 1,4442024: 74249%
Tests and treatments
2023: 112024: 0100%
Other services
2023: 132024: 0100%

Dr. Cusano compared with the Connecticut median for nephrologists, 2024

  • Dr. Cusano
  • Connecticut median
Medicare services
742vs 732Close to median
Medicare patients
103vs 26161% below
Part D claims
731vs 60022% above

Medians across 137 nephrologists in Connecticut with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Cusano's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II treated 103 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 78

CMS counts 103 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cusano in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 44 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 26% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.51, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cusano's median patient age at 69, with 63% women.

Medicare patients, 2024103
Average age78
Average risk score1.51
Also on Medicaid26%

Dr. Cusano's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Cusano's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women4443%
  • Men5957%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Cusano's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Chronic kidney disease63%
  4. Arthritis49%
  5. Ischemic heart disease42%
  6. Diabetes38%
  7. Atrial fibrillation25%
  8. Heart failure20%

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Dr. Cusano's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 69

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women63%
  • Men35%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II wrote 1,070 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Cusano wrote 1,070 Medicare Part D claims for 160 patients. 90% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 731 of them, across 25 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $8,209 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,249 claims across 39 drugs.

Part D claims, 20241,070
Drugs named by CMS25
Total drug cost$8,209
Part D patients160

Dr. Cusano's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic966 claims90%
  • Brand-name90 claims8%
  • Other14 claims1%

Dr. Cusano's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 1,2492024: 73141%

Drugs named by CMS: 25 in 2024, 39 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

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Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II received $4,503 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 213 general payments to Dr. Cusano from 39 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 95% of the total. Novo Nordisk Inc paid the most, $567.

General payments to Dr. Cusano by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Cusano by kind, 2016 to 2025

$4.5Kin total
  • Food and beverage$4,26095%
  • Education$2435%

Companies that paid Dr. Cusano the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II graduated from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine

Dr. Cusano graduated from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine in 1981.

  1. Medical schoolThe Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine
  2. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in nephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II accepts plans from 13 insurance carriers

Dr. Cusano is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • HCSC
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • +5 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Cusano accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO9
  2. HMO8
  3. Medicare7
  4. POS5
  5. EPO4

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II's NPI number?

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II's NPI number is 1205944089. It was assigned on August 29, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II?

Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II is a nephrologist in Norwich, Connecticut. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Nephrology Physician (taxonomy code 207RN0300X).

Where does Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II practice?

Dr. Cusano practices at 326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360. Dr. Cusano's primary practice is Connecticut Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, LLC in Norwich, Connecticut. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cusano to 2 group practices and clinics, 1 physician office and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Cusano is (203) 597-9733.

What is Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II's medical license number?

Dr. Cusano holds Connecticut license 030022, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Cusano in Connecticut (1989 to 2026), New York (since 1983) and Vermont (1995 to 2016).

What medical group is Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II part of?

Dr. Cusano is linked to Manchester Memorial Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Cusano to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Cusano billed Medicare for 742 services in 2024.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II see?

CMS counts 103 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cusano in 2024, with an average age of 78.

Is Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II board certified?

Yes. Dr. Cusano is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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What services does Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Cusano's most billed Medicare services were care management and other visits (99458), care management and other visits (99454) and care management and other visits (99457).

Where did Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II go to medical school?

Dr. Cusano graduated from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine in 1981.

What drugs does Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cusano's most prescribed drugs by claims were Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium and Rosuvastatin Calcium.

Has Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $4,503 in general payments to Dr. Cusano from 39 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Novo Nordisk Inc.

How long has Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II been practicing?

Dr. Cusano graduated from medical school in 1981, 45 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Anthony J. Cusano II accept?

Dr. Cusano is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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