Robert Lowell Hetzel, MD
Robert Lowell Hetzel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Leesburg, VA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across VA can see Robert Lowell Hetzel, MD in person in Leesburg or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.61/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
224d Cornwall St Nw Suite 106, Leesburg, VA 20176-2700
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.61/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.03%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia1.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
585
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
453
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,526
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $430k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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 · 1999
Eastern Virginia Medical School
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
Po Box 17334, Baltimore, MD 21297-1334
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Robert Lowell Hetzel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Lowell Hetzel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Leesburg 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 Lowell Hetzel
Dr. Hetzel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Leesburg, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 777-1612.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Lowell Hetzel
Practice Location
224d Cornwall St Nw Suite 106, Leesburg, VA 20176-2700
Mailing Address
Po Box 17334, Baltimore, MD 21297-1334
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