Leslie M Stuck, MD

Internal Medicine

Leslie M Stuck is an Internal Medicine specialist based in West Columbia, SC with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(803) 794-3320West Columbia, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 37 years in internal medicine, Leslie M Stuck, MD is a long-established internist in West Columbia. A University of South Carolina School of Medicine graduate since 1989, she brings 37+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 284 Internal Medicine providers in SCSee all Internal Medicine in West Columbia37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2976dNPPES updated 2018-03-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

103 Saluda Ridge Ct, West Columbia, SC 29169-3455

Fax: (803) 794-3157
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

99.33/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)

Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.81%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

2.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.8%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

625

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

670

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

14,886

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.39M

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$19 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Leslie M Stuck's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of South Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 37 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

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Leslie M Stuck

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leslie M Stuck for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Columbia 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 M Stuck

NPI records show Dr. Stuck as active with telehealth listed in West Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 794-3320.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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