Charles William Gardner, M.D.
Charles William Gardner is a Family Medicine specialist based in Alexandria, VA with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across VA can see Charles William Gardner, M.D. in person in Alexandria or via virtual visit — no travel required. A West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate since 1978, he brings 48+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5799dNPPES updated 2010-07-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4401 Ford Ave Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22302-1473
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202315.14/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-68.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.68%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
1.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
390
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
158
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,267
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $280k
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.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$819 received from industry
40 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 Charles William Gardner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
West Virginia University School of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Charles William Gardner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles William Gardner 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 Charles William Gardner
NPI records show Dr. Gardner as active with telehealth listed in Alexandria, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 647-4962.
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 Charles William Gardner
Practice Location
4401 Ford Ave Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22302-1473
Mailing Address
4401 Ford Ave Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22302-1473
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