Carlos E Picone, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Carlos E Picone is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chevy Chase, MD with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MD can see Carlos E Picone, M.D. in person in Chevy Chase or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 36+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chevy Chase area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 930, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.19%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.5%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
736
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
413
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,666
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.86M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.3k received from industry
135 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Carlos E Picone's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
Po Box 79170, Baltimore, MD 21279-0170
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Carlos E Picone
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carlos E Picone for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chevy Chase 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 Carlos E Picone
NPI records show Dr. Picone as active with telehealth listed in Chevy Chase, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 656-7374.
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 Carlos E Picone
Practice Location
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 930, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
Mailing Address
Po Box 79170, Baltimore, MD 21279-0170
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