Avani Changela, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Avani Changela is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Jacksonville, FL with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(904) 202-7300Jacksonville, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across FL can see Avani Changela, MD in person in Jacksonville or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 21+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 15% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 307 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Jacksonville21+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 391dNPPES updated 2025-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 100, Jacksonville, FL 32258-5468

Fax: (904) 202-2754
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.75%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)

4.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

309

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

105

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

337

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $651k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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
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 (+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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+16%)37%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Apr 28, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 746654, Atlanta, GA 30374-6654

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 510046

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Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Avani Changela

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Avani Changela for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Avani Changela

NPI records show Dr. Changela as active with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 202-7300.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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