Charles William Gardner, M.D.

Family Medicine

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.

(703) 647-4962Alexandria, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 864 Family Medicine providers in VASee all Family Medicine in Alexandria48+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (703) 379-5380
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

15.14/100

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 = better

1.68%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

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
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$819 received from industry

40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Patient Reviews

No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Charles William Gardner, your feedback helps other patients.

Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →

Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1978

    West Virginia University School of Medicine

  2. 48 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

Is this your profile?

Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.

Claim Profile

Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.

Related Providers

Family Medicine in Virginia

See all