Gail S Kerr, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Gail S Kerr is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 45 years in internal medicine, Gail S Kerr, MD is a long-established rheumatologist in Washington. She has been in practice for 45+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1140 Varnum St Ne Suite #201, Washington, DC 20017-2151
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.5%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
27
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
258
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $935k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39.1k received from industry
44 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Gail S Kerr'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 · Mar 28, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
45 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
50 Irving St Nw 151k, Washington, DC 20422-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Gail S Kerr
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gail S Kerr for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 Gail S Kerr
NPI records show Dr. Kerr as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 832-4200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gail S Kerr
Practice Location
1140 Varnum St Ne Suite #201, Washington, DC 20017-2151
Mailing Address
50 Irving St Nw 151k, Washington, DC 20422-0001
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