Arthur Lewis Calhoun, M.D.
With over 54 years in family medicine, Arthur Lewis Calhoun, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in West Union. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1972 and has 54+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1329dNPPES updated 2022-09-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
104 Columbia St, West Union, WV 26456-1164
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.11/100
West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.53%
West Virginia avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
6.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
182
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
273
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,810
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $486k
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$155 received from industry
9 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 Arthur Lewis Calhoun's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 14, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Arthur Lewis Calhoun
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arthur Lewis Calhoun for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Union 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 Arthur Lewis Calhoun
NPI records show Dr. Calhoun as active with telehealth listed in West Union, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 873-2590.
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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Contact Arthur Lewis Calhoun
Practice Location
104 Columbia St, West Union, WV 26456-1164
Mailing Address
104 Columbia St, West Union, WV 26456-1164
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