Charles T Klodell, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
Patients across FL can see Charles T Klodell, MD in person in Gainesville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1560dNPPES updated 2022-01-27 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6440 W Newberry Rd Suite 102, Gainesville, FL 32605-4381
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.7%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
407
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
70
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
123
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
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 (+43%) — 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 (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+13%) — 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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.6k received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 T Klodell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Louisville School of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511317
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Charles T Klodell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles T Klodell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Gainesville 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 T Klodell
NPI records show Dr. Klodell as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 333-5610.
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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Practice Location
6440 W Newberry Rd Suite 102, Gainesville, FL 32605-4381
Mailing Address
6440 W Newberry Rd Suite 102, Gainesville, FL 32605-4381
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