Michele Lee Keesling, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Michele Lee Keesling is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Galax, VA with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across VA can see Michele Lee Keesling, NP in person in Galax or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Galax area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 Doctors Park, Galax, VA 24333-2277
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 = better2.07%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
111
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
306
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,212
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $396k
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.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
$1.4k received from industry
81 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Michele Lee Keesling's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 18, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Virtual Adult Health Care With Michele Lee Keesling
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michele Lee Keesling for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Galax 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 Michele Lee Keesling
NPI records show Dr. Keesling as active with telehealth listed in Galax, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (276) 233-5696.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michele Lee Keesling
Practice Location
101 Doctors Park, Galax, VA 24333-2277
Mailing Address
101 Doctors Park, Galax, VA 24333-2277
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