Heather Marie Clawges, M.D.

Pediatrics

Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE

(304) 647-6559Ronceverte, WV
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heather Marie Clawges, M.D. has been part of the Ronceverte medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.64/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Pediatrics providers in WVSee all Pediatrics in Ronceverte26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1484dNPPES updated 2022-04-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1322 Maplewood Ave, Ronceverte, WV 24970-8016

Fax: (304) 793-2270
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

89.64/100

West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.5%

West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

62

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

91

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

666

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $437k

Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West 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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+4%)24%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$885 received from industry

14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Heather Marie Clawges's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    West Virginia University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 12, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Taxonomy: 208000000X

Education & Training

West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

176 Dawkins Dr, Lewisburg, WV 24901-9302

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pediatrics Care With Heather Marie Clawges

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Marie Clawges for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ronceverte 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 Heather Marie Clawges

NPI records show Dr. Clawges as active with telehealth listed in Ronceverte, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 647-6559.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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