David Neal Pickering, D.O.
David Neal Pickering is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Parkersburg, WV with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Neal Pickering, D.O. runs an independent internist practice in Parkersburg, WV. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
Older · 585dNPPES updated 2024-10-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1900 Garfield Ave Ste a, Parkersburg, WV 26101-2565
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.1%
West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
209
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
569
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,445
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.69M
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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$101.0k received from industry
249 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 David Neal Pickering's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.45 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Oct 14, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2009)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With David Neal Pickering
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Neal Pickering for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Parkersburg 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 David Neal Pickering
NPI records show Dr. Pickering as active with telehealth listed in Parkersburg, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (877) 377-8427.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Neal Pickering
Practice Location
1900 Garfield Ave Ste a, Parkersburg, WV 26101-2565
Mailing Address
1900 Garfield Ave Ste a, Parkersburg, WV 26101-2565
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