Seema Pai, MD

Otolaryngology

Seema Pai is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Richmond, VA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(804) 628-4368Richmond, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Seema Pai, MD has been part of the Richmond medical community since 2008 in group practice. A University of Toledo College of Medicine graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.99/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 20 Otolaryngology providers in VASee all Otolaryngology in Richmond22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 4661dNPPES updated 2013-08-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1250 E Marshall St Department of Otolaryngology, Richmond, VA 23298-5051

Fax: (804) 828-8299
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.99/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)

Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.5%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

688

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

170

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

399

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

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.

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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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 · 2004

    University of Toledo College of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

University of Toledo College of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Seema Pai

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Seema Pai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Richmond 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 Seema Pai

Dr. Pai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 628-4368.

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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