Peter Betz, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Peter Betz is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lynchburg, VA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Peter Betz, MD has been part of the Lynchburg medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5921dNPPES updated 2010-03-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.07/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.6%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
458
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
717
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,021
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $493k
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 Mood Disorders.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
1204 Fenwick Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2112
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Peter Betz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter Betz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Lynchburg 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 Peter Betz
NPI records show Dr. Betz as active with telehealth listed in Lynchburg, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 200-5999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3300 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503-2030
Mailing Address
1204 Fenwick Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502-2112
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