Justin Lindsey, DO

Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Justin Lindsey is an Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Salem, VA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Justin Lindsey, DO has practiced internal medicine for 9+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Salem9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 493dNPPES updated 2025-01-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1606 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153-7217

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.6%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

418

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

121

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

256

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $14k

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 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 (+20%)69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+18%)52%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+25%)47%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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

$412 received from industry

19 transactions 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 Justin Lindsey'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 · 2017

    West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 14, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineObesity Medicine in SalemAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Taxonomy: 207RB0002X

Education & Training

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2017)

Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Justin Lindsey

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Justin Lindsey for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salem 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 Justin Lindsey

Dr. Lindsey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 375-2686.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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