David Anthony Sayles, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David Anthony Sayles is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Alexandria, VA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 33 years in psychiatry & neurology, David Anthony Sayles, MD is a long-established geriatric psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Alexandria. Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1996dNPPES updated 2020-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6000 Stevenson Ave Ste 208, Alexandria, VA 22304-3526
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.9%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.1 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,537
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
408
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,983
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $79k
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 Alzheimer's / Dementia.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$122 received from industry
1 transaction 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 David Anthony Sayles's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 4, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With David Anthony Sayles
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Anthony Sayles for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — 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 David Anthony Sayles
Dr. Sayles 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) 379-7215.
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 David Anthony Sayles
Practice Location
6000 Stevenson Ave Ste 208, Alexandria, VA 22304-3526
Mailing Address
6000 Stevenson Ave Ste 208, Alexandria, VA 22304-3526
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