Edward O Tackey, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Edward O Tackey is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Salem, VA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edward O Tackey, MD has been part of the Salem medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 36+ years. Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 99/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2096dNPPES updated 2020-08-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1930 Braeburn Cir, Salem, VA 24153-7388
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202399/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
114
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
254
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $261k
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.
$606 received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Edward O Tackey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 25, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
260 Beiser Blvd Ste 201, Dover, DE 19904-5773
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Edward O Tackey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward O Tackey for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Salem 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 O Tackey
NPI records show Dr. Tackey as active with telehealth listed in Salem, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 772-3707.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edward O Tackey
Practice Location
1930 Braeburn Cir, Salem, VA 24153-7388
Mailing Address
260 Beiser Blvd Ste 201, Dover, DE 19904-5773
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