John Thomas Vernon, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
John Thomas Vernon is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Richmond, VA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Thomas Vernon, MD has been part of the Richmond medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 E Broad St Eighth Floor, East Wing, Room #8-209c, Richmond, VA 23298-5058
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.23/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
152
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $62k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
21 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
1200 E Broad St Po Box 980710, Richmond, VA 23298-5058
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Thomas Vernon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Thomas Vernon for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Richmond 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 John Thomas Vernon
Dr. Vernon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 628-8526.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Thomas Vernon
Practice Location
1200 E Broad St Eighth Floor, East Wing, Room #8-209c, Richmond, VA 23298-5058
Mailing Address
1200 E Broad St Po Box 980710, Richmond, VA 23298-5058
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