Alexandra E Straight, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Alexandra E Straight is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Grand Junction, CO with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(970) 255-0919Grand Junction, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 25 years in internal medicine, Alexandra E Straight, MD is a long-established nephrologist in Grand Junction. Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (class of 2001), she has been practicing for over 25 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 74 Internal Medicine providers in COSee all Internal Medicine in Grand Junction25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 264dNPPES updated 2025-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2748 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81506-3933

Fax: (970) 255-0901
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.7%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)

Better than 87% of reporting doctors in Colorado

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

Medicare Patients

307

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

160

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

850

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $63k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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 (+26%)60%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+38%)60%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+27%)59%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+20%)42%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. Board certified · Sep 1, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 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

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390322

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Alexandra E Straight

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Alexandra E Straight for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Grand Junction 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 Alexandra E Straight

NPI records show Dr. Straight as active with telehealth listed in Grand Junction, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 255-0919.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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