Charles Lamont Pinkerman, DO

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Charles Lamont Pinkerman is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in St Louis Park, MN with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(952) 993-3180St Louis Park, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MN can see Charles Lamont Pinkerman, DO in person in St Louis Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 114 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in St Louis Park29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1900dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426-4702

Fax: (952) 993-0656
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

75.1%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

758

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

330

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,862

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.07M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

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 · 1997

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 10, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-4516

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Charles Lamont Pinkerman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Charles Lamont Pinkerman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to St Louis Park 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 Lamont Pinkerman

NPI records show Dr. Pinkerman as active with telehealth listed in St Louis Park, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 993-3180.

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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