Lerla Georgette Joseph, M.D.
Lerla Georgette Joseph is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Petersburg, VA with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lerla Georgette Joseph, M.D. has been part of the Petersburg medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Wake Forest University School of Medicine graduate since 1977, she brings 49+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 806dNPPES updated 2024-03-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
849 S Sycamore St Ste a, Petersburg, VA 23803-5801
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.9%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
11.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
122
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
456
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,766
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.33M
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$764 received from industry
33 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 Lerla Georgette Joseph's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 7, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Mailing address
921 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224-4069
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lerla Georgette Joseph
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lerla Georgette Joseph for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Petersburg 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 Lerla Georgette Joseph
Dr. Joseph is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Petersburg, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm.
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 Lerla Georgette Joseph
Practice Location
849 S Sycamore St Ste a, Petersburg, VA 23803-5801
Mailing Address
921 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224-4069
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