Richard Phay Tu, MD
Richard Phay Tu is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Falls Church, VA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Phay Tu, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Falls Church, VA. He has been in practice for 54+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6404 Seven Corners Place #G, Falls Church, VA 22044
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
98
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
219
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,257
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $399k
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
38 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 Richard Phay Tu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191314
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Phay Tu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Phay Tu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Falls Church 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 Richard Phay Tu
NPI records show Dr. Tu as active with telehealth listed in Falls Church, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 237-2488.
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 Richard Phay Tu
Practice Location
6404 Seven Corners Place #G, Falls Church, VA 22044
Mailing Address
6404 Seven Corners Place #G, Falls Church, VA 22044
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