Marla L Shuman, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Marla L Shuman is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fairfax, VA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(703) 391-8804Fairfax, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 41 years in internal medicine, Marla L Shuman, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Fairfax. A Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate since 1985, she brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.7/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 52% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 106 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Fairfax41+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 114dNPPES updated 2026-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 110, Fairfax, VA 22033-1711

Fax: (703) 391-5659
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

81.7/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.1%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

1.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

645

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

286

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,812

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $975k

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 Arthritis.

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
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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+21%)41%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+27%)40%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.1k received from industry

73 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Marla L Shuman's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.55 / 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 · 1985

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

  2. Board certified · Jan 29, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in FairfaxAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 1985)

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Marla L Shuman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Marla L Shuman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairfax 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 Marla L Shuman

NPI records show Dr. Shuman as active with telehealth listed in Fairfax, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 391-8804.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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