Robert Lee Arnold, MPAS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Robert Lee Arnold is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Vidalia, GA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(912) 537-9851Vidalia, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 41 years in medical, Robert Lee Arnold, MPAS, PA-C is a long-established medical physician assistant in Vidalia. A Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.72/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 106 Physician Assistant providers in GASee all Physician Assistant in Vidalia41+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5920dNPPES updated 2010-03-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Maple Dr, Vidalia, GA 30474-8907

Fax: (912) 537-9843
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.72/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)

Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.04%

Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia

1.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.6%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

323

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

496

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

13,490

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.50M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+34%)64%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+4%)22%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — 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. Graduated medical school · 1985

    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Education & Training

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Virtual Medical Care With Robert Lee Arnold

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Lee Arnold for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Vidalia 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 Robert Lee Arnold

Dr. Arnold is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Vidalia, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (912) 537-9851.

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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