Doris V Pablo-Bustos, M.D.
Doris V Pablo-Bustos is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Doris V Pablo-Bustos, M.D. runs an independent internist practice in Washington, DC. With 42+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Washington area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 592dNPPES updated 2024-10-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1140 Varnum St Ne Pmb 202, Washington, DC 20017-2151
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202324.96/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-58.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.47%
District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.3%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in District of ColumbiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
378
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
378
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,528
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $981k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
46 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 Doris V Pablo-Bustos's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.54 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe 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.
Board certified · Oct 10, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500025
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Doris V Pablo-Bustos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Doris V Pablo-Bustos for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 Doris V Pablo-Bustos
Dr. Pablo-Bustos is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 269-6430.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Doris V Pablo-Bustos
Practice Location
1140 Varnum St Ne Pmb 202, Washington, DC 20017-2151
Mailing Address
1140 Varnum St Ne Pmb 202, Washington, DC 20017-2151
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