James D. Bergin, M.D.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Internal Medicine

Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE

(434) 243-1000Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James D. Bergin, M.D. practices as part of a group advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist practice in Charlottesville, VA. A Tufts University School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure. 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 14 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Charlottesville42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 97dNPPES updated 2026-01-29 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

500 Ray C Hunt Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903-2981

Fax: (434) 244-7551
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

78.1%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

883

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

532

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,160

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.15M

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 Heart Failure.

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+44%)66%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+25%)47%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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

$114 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 James D. Bergin'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 · 1984

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 28, 2026

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Taxonomy: 207RA0001X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 749112, Atlanta, GA 30374-9112

Differs from practice location

Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With James D. Bergin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James D. Bergin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — 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 James D. Bergin

Dr. Bergin 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) 243-1000.

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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