Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant, MD

Family Medicine

Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant is a Family Medicine specialist based in Woodlawn, VA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(276) 238-8876Woodlawn, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant, MD has practiced family medicine for 26+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 864 Family Medicine providers in VASee all Family Medicine in Woodlawn26+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Recent · 43dNPPES updated 2026-04-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5261 Carrollton Pike Suite B, Woodlawn, VA 24381-3030

Fax: (276) 238-8886
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.41%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

0.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

77.3%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

706

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

791

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

36,159

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.23M

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 Mood Disorders.

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 (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Mood Disorders
61%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+30%)60%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+27%)59%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$74 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    University of Virginia School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 9, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

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

University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Woodlawn 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 Vanessa Jean Sturgill Fant

NPI records show Dr. Sturgill Fant as active with telehealth listed in Woodlawn, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (276) 238-8876.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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