Rodney Van Snead, MD FAAFP FACEP
Rodney Van Snead is an Emergency Medical Services specialist based in Anniston, AL with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rodney Van Snead, MD FAAFP FACEP has practiced emergency medicine for 49+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4932dNPPES updated 2012-11-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1325 Quintard Ave, Anniston, AL 36201-4619
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.35%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
7.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
532
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
504
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,932
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $120k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$80 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Rodney Van Snead's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
Taxonomy: 207PE0004X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030011
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Emergency Medical Services Care With Rodney Van Snead
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rodney Van Snead for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Anniston 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 Rodney Van Snead
Dr. Snead is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Anniston, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 741-1339.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1325 Quintard Ave, Anniston, AL 36201-4619
Mailing Address
1325 Quintard Ave, Anniston, AL 36201-4619
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