Paula Ruth Clemens, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Paula Ruth Clemens is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paula Ruth Clemens, MD has been part of the Pittsburgh medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania (class of 1984), she has been practicing for over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1211dNPPES updated 2023-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3471 5th Ave Suite 810 Lkb, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.51/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
17
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
131
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $255k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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.
$171 received from industry
3 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 Paula Ruth Clemens's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Jan 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Medical College of Pennsylvania (Class of 1984)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Paula Ruth Clemens
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paula Ruth Clemens for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Paula Ruth Clemens
NPI records show Dr. Clemens as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 692-4920.
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 Paula Ruth Clemens
Practice Location
3471 5th Ave Suite 810 Lkb, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
Mailing Address
3471 5th Ave Suite 810 Lkb, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
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