Leslie J. Blackhall, MD

Internal Medicine

Leslie J. Blackhall is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE

(434) 243-5730Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Leslie J. Blackhall, MD has practiced internal medicine for 42+ years, working in group practice. A New York University School of Medicine graduate since 1984, she brings 42+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 616 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Charlottesville42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5860dNPPES updated 2010-05-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4 Hospital Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0001

Fax: (434) 924-1138
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

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.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

50.56%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.5 pts)

50.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.3%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

162

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

303

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,796

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $177k

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 Mood Disorders.

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
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
49%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+19%)40%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Leslie J. Blackhall

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leslie J. Blackhall for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — 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 Leslie J. Blackhall

NPI records show Dr. Blackhall as active with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 243-5730.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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