Charles Brendan Montano, MD
Charles Brendan Montano is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Cromwell, CT with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Charles Brendan Montano, MD runs an independent internist practice in Cromwell, CT. With 54+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Cromwell area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
160 West St Building 1 Suite a, Cromwell, CT 06416-2441
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.22%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
1.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.9%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
187
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,037
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $659k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$178.8k received from industry
372 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very 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 Brendan Montano's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 45066F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Charles Brendan Montano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles Brendan Montano for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cromwell 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 Brendan Montano
NPI records show Dr. Montano as active with telehealth listed in Cromwell, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 632-0144.
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 Charles Brendan Montano
Practice Location
160 West St Building 1 Suite a, Cromwell, CT 06416-2441
Mailing Address
160 West St Building 1 Suite a, Cromwell, CT 06416-2441
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