Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger, CNP
Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Lorain, OH with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger, CNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Lorain, OH in group practice. With 16+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Lorain area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3745 Grove Ave. Lorain County Health & Dentistry, Lorain, OH 44055
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.18%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.6%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
434
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,209
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $695k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
1205 Broadway Lorain County Health & Dentistry, Lorain, OH 44052-3409
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lorain 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 Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger
Dr. Brugger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lorain, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (440) 240-1655.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Virginia Bertha-Anne Brugger
Practice Location
3745 Grove Ave. Lorain County Health & Dentistry, Lorain, OH 44055
Mailing Address
1205 Broadway Lorain County Health & Dentistry, Lorain, OH 44052-3409
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