Allison Held, MD
Allison Held is a Family Medicine specialist based in Oro Valley, AZ with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Allison Held, MD has practiced family medicine for 21+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2040dNPPES updated 2020-10-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10515 N Oracle Rd Ste 185, Oro Valley, AZ 85737-9378
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.82%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona0.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
236
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
636
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,432
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $255k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$256 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Allison Held's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 20, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Allison Held
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Allison Held for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oro Valley 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 Allison Held
NPI records show Dr. Held as active with telehealth listed in Oro Valley, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 585-5878.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Allison Held
Practice Location
10515 N Oracle Rd Ste 185, Oro Valley, AZ 85737-9378
Mailing Address
10515 N Oracle Rd Ste 185, Oro Valley, AZ 85737-9378
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