Z Chris, MD

Internal Medicine

Z Chris is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Alexandria, VA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(703) 933-8111Alexandria, VA
Telehealth Available
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Z Chris, MD has practiced internal medicine for 40+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 69% 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 Alexandria40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 909dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1800 N Beauregard St Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22311-1735

Fax: (703) 379-3965
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

93.51/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.1%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

Better than 72% of reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

471

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

294

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,659

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $224k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 · 1986

    University of Virginia School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 14, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Z Chris

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Z Chris for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Alexandria 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 Z Chris

NPI records show Dr. Chris as active with telehealth listed in Alexandria, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 933-8111.

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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