Edward Hiltner Bertram, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Edward Hiltner Bertram is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: NEUROLOGY

(434) 924-2706Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Edward Hiltner Bertram, MD has been part of the Charlottesville medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 193 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in VASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Charlottesville46+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1759dNPPES updated 2021-07-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1221 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0001

Fax: (434) 924-9068
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

79.39/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

67.5%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

80

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

58

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

575

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $512k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+32%)45%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 29, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Edward Hiltner Bertram

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Edward Hiltner Bertram for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Edward Hiltner Bertram

Dr. Bertram is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-2706.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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