Charles F Orellana, MD

Internal Medicine

Charles F Orellana is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Bala Cynwyd, PA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(610) 668-9999Bala Cynwyd, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 34 years in internal medicine, Charles F Orellana, MD is a long-established internist in Bala Cynwyd. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 1992, he brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol and hypertension.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 967 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Bala Cynwyd34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5163dNPPES updated 2012-04-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2 Bala Plaza Suite Il-27, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1501

Fax: (610) 668-7188
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.45%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

1.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)

Better than 72% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

102

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

198

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,724

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $140k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-20%)29%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Cancer
21%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1992)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Charles F Orellana

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Charles F Orellana for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bala Cynwyd 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 Orellana

Dr. Orellana is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bala Cynwyd, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 668-9999.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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