Saira Thompson, MD
Saira Thompson, MD has practiced family medicine for 22+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 139dNPPES updated 2025-12-18 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
415 S Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179-2502
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.4%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
222
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
277
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
464
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ 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 (-8%) — 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.
Board certified · Dec 17, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
22 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
Mailing address
213 S Jefferson St Ste 1006, Roanoke, VA 24011-1713
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Saira Thompson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Saira Thompson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vinton 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 Saira Thompson
NPI records show Dr. Thompson as active with telehealth listed in Vinton, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 983-6700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Saira Thompson
Practice Location
415 S Pollard St, Vinton, VA 24179-2502
Mailing Address
213 S Jefferson St Ste 1006, Roanoke, VA 24011-1713
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