Lirim Tonuzi, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Lirim Tonuzi is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in High Point, NC with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lirim Tonuzi, MD has been part of the High Point medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1814 Westchester Drive Suite 401, High Point, NC 27262-7369
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.3/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.93%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.8 pts)
6.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
329
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
673
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,152
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.22M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North 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.
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%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Lirim Tonuzi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
26 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
1701 Westchester Drive Suite 850, High Point, NC 27262-7254
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lirim Tonuzi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lirim Tonuzi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to High Point 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 Lirim Tonuzi
NPI records show Dr. Tonuzi as active with telehealth listed in High Point, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 802-2080.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lirim Tonuzi
Practice Location
1814 Westchester Drive Suite 401, High Point, NC 27262-7369
Mailing Address
1701 Westchester Drive Suite 850, High Point, NC 27262-7254
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