David Bernard Verst, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
David Bernard Verst is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Hailey, ID with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Bernard Verst, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 25+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine (class of 2001), he has been practicing for over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Older · 4785dNPPES updated 2013-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
15 West Galena St, Hailey, ID 83333
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.55%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.4 pts)
41.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
231
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
106
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
515
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.6k received from industry
3 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 David Bernard Verst's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Louisville School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With David Bernard Verst
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Bernard Verst for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Hailey 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 Bernard Verst
Dr. Verst is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hailey, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 788-7779.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Bernard Verst
Practice Location
15 West Galena St, Hailey, ID 83333
Mailing Address
15 West Galena St, Hailey, ID 83333
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