Benjamin Saketkhou, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Benjamin Saketkhou is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Atlantis, FL with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Benjamin Saketkhou, M.D. in person in Atlantis or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 61% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
110 John F Kennedy Dr Suite 110, Atlantis, FL 33462-1146
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.75/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
622
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
373
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,305
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $660k
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.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$472 received from industry
16 transactions 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 Benjamin Saketkhou's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 51002F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Benjamin Saketkhou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Saketkhou for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Atlantis 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 Benjamin Saketkhou
Dr. Saketkhou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Atlantis, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (561) 641-7825.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Saketkhou
Practice Location
110 John F Kennedy Dr Suite 110, Atlantis, FL 33462-1146
Mailing Address
110 John F Kennedy Dr Suite 110, Atlantis, FL 33462-1146
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