Robert David Herscowitz, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Robert David Herscowitz is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Alexandria, VA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Robert David Herscowitz, M.D. has been part of the Alexandria medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.55/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5216 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311-1404
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia.
MIPS Score
202391.55/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better34.2%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-48.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
695
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
268
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,621
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $925k
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
61 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Robert David Herscowitz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Georgetown University School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Robert David Herscowitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert David Herscowitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Alexandria 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 David Herscowitz
NPI records show Dr. Herscowitz as active with telehealth listed in Alexandria, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 931-4746.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert David Herscowitz
Practice Location
5216 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311-1404
Mailing Address
5216 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311-1404
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