Valerie A Elener, M.D.

Family Medicine

Valerie A Elener is a Family Medicine specialist based in Wilmington, DE with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(302) 475-5000Wilmington, DE
Telehealth Available
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With over 39 years in family medicine, Valerie a Elener, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Wilmington. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.52/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Delaware
  • Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Delaware
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Delaware
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 163 Family Medicine providers in DESee all Family Medicine in Wilmington39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4842dNPPES updated 2013-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2500 Grubb Rd Suite 212, Wilmington, DE 19810

Fax: (302) 475-5200
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in Delaware on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

87.52/100

Delaware avg: 76 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)

Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Delaware

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.27%

Delaware avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)

1.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.1%

Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Delaware

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

Medicare Patients

332

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

388

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,048

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $550k

Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.

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
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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 · 1987

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2500 Grubb Rd Suite 212, Wilmington, DE 19810-4799

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 490007

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Valerie a Elener

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Valerie a Elener for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wilmington 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 Valerie a Elener

NPI records show Dr. Elener as active with telehealth listed in Wilmington, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 475-5000.

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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