Loretta J Metzger, M.D.
Loretta J Metzger is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Boulder City, NV with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Loretta J Metzger, M.D. has been part of the Boulder City medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Nevada School of Medicine graduate since 1995, she brings 31+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 454dNPPES updated 2025-02-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1317 Boulder City Pkwy Ste D, Boulder City, NV 89005-1871
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.19%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
256
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
257
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,019
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $477k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$114 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Loretta J Metzger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
31 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
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Loretta J Metzger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Loretta J Metzger for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boulder City 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 Loretta J Metzger
Dr. Metzger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boulder City, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (702) 779-3252.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Loretta J Metzger
Practice Location
1317 Boulder City Pkwy Ste D, Boulder City, NV 89005-1871
Mailing Address
1317 Boulder City Pkwy Ste D, Boulder City, NV 89005-1871
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