Michelle S Spuza Milord, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Michelle S Spuza Milord is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in St Petersburg, FL with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(727) 319-4535St Petersburg, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michelle S Spuza Milord, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in St Petersburg, FL. With 41+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the St Petersburg area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.84/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 57% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 179 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in St Petersburg41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5673dNPPES updated 2011-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5100 Seminole Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33708

Fax: (727) 319-4528
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

84.84/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Florida

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

20.19%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)

20.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.2%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)

Better than 85% of reporting doctors in Florida

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

Medicare Patients

730

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,123

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,280

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.35M

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

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 (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+29%)47%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 510023

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Michelle S Spuza Milord

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle S Spuza Milord for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to St Petersburg 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 Michelle S Spuza Milord

NPI records show Dr. Spuza Milord as active with telehealth listed in St Petersburg, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (727) 319-4535.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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