Gene A Germano, MD
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Gene A Germano is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Norfolk, VA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gene a Germano, MD practices as part of a group addiction medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Norfolk, VA. A Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, substance use, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2175dNPPES updated 2020-06-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
850 Tidewater Dr Ste a, Norfolk, VA 23504-3300
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.3%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
59
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
402
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $52k
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.
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, Substance Use Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
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
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$750 received from industry
29 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 Gene a Germano's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 8, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Taxonomy: 2084A0401X
Education & Training
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Gene a Germano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gene a Germano for blood pressure monitoring, substance use counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Norfolk 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 Gene a Germano
NPI records show Dr. Germano as active with telehealth listed in Norfolk, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 333-6992.
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 Gene a Germano
Practice Location
850 Tidewater Dr Ste a, Norfolk, VA 23504-3300
Mailing Address
850 Tidewater Dr Ste a, Norfolk, VA 23504-3300
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