Bruce D Clemons, MD

Internal Medicine

Bruce D Clemons is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(434) 654-4550Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 29 years in internal medicine, Bruce D Clemons, MD is a long-established internist in Charlottesville. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.11/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 616 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Charlottesville29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1440dNPPES updated 2022-06-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2250 Ivy Road Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4977

Fax: (844) 307-8606
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.11/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)

Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.83%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)

9.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.6%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

198

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

258

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,117

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $219k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 · 1997

    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 13, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 746550, Atlanta, GA 30374-6550

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Bruce D Clemons

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce D Clemons for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Bruce D Clemons

Dr. Clemons is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 654-4550.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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