Steven Lloyd Gershon, MD
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
With over 38 years in physical medicine & rehabilitation, Steven Lloyd Gershon, MD is a long-established pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Virginia Beach. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5059dNPPES updated 2012-06-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1133 First Colonial Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2402
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.75/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 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 = better40.5%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.4 pts)
40.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
870
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
57
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
121
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $27k
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 (+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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ 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 (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.0k received from industry
64 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Steven Lloyd Gershon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Steven Lloyd Gershon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Lloyd Gershon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Virginia Beach 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 Steven Lloyd Gershon
NPI records show Dr. Gershon as active with telehealth listed in Virginia Beach, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 496-2050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Steven Lloyd Gershon
Practice Location
1133 First Colonial Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2402
Mailing Address
1133 First Colonial Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2402
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