Charles F Guardia, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Charles F Guardia is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Danbury, CT with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Charles F Guardia, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 18+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 18 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.25/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
511
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
288
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,033
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $316k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Charles F Guardia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
18 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450688
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Charles F Guardia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles F Guardia for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Danbury 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 F Guardia
Dr. Guardia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Danbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 748-2551.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charles F Guardia
Practice Location
69 Sand Pit Rd Suite 300, Danbury, CT 06810-4004
Mailing Address
69 Sand Pit Rd Suite 300, Danbury, CT 06810-4004
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