Benjamin W. Purow, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Benjamin W. Purow is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin W. Purow, M.D. has been part of the Charlottesville medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1240 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.39/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
40
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
192
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $432k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in 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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 8, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Benjamin W. Purow
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin W. Purow for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Benjamin W. Purow
NPI records show Dr. Purow as active with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-9333.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin W. Purow
Practice Location
1240 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0001
Mailing Address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
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