Simon J. Lehtinen, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Simon J. Lehtinen is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(434) 924-2472Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Simon J. Lehtinen, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Charlottesville, VA in group practice. A Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine graduate since 2012, he brings 14+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 616 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Charlottesville14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1017dNPPES updated 2023-08-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, Charlottesville, VA 22903-2980

Fax: (434) 244-9442
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

79.39/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.86%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

0.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.9%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

263

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

243

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,323

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $181k

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
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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 · 2012

    Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 9, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Simon J. Lehtinen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Simon J. Lehtinen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Simon J. Lehtinen

NPI records show Dr. Lehtinen as active with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-2472.

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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