Craig M Ellison, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Craig M Ellison is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Alexandria, VA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Craig M Ellison, MD has practiced internal medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.61/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4152dNPPES updated 2015-01-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4660 Kenmore Ave Suite #305, Alexandria, VA 22304-1313
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.61/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
290
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
86
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
232
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $56k
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 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
55 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Craig M Ellison's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
29 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
Po Box 17334, Baltimore, MD 21297-1334
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Craig M Ellison
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Craig M Ellison for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Alexandria 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 Craig M Ellison
Dr. Ellison is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alexandria, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 751-5763.
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 Craig M Ellison
Practice Location
4660 Kenmore Ave Suite #305, Alexandria, VA 22304-1313
Mailing Address
Po Box 17334, Baltimore, MD 21297-1334
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