Charles Varghese, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Charles Varghese is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lake City, FL with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Charles Varghese, M.D in person in Lake City or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 45+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lake City area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
782 Sw Sisters Welcome Rd, Lake City, FL 32025-0442
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
70
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
70
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
700
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $52k
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — 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 (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Charles Varghese
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles Varghese for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Lake City 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 Varghese
Dr. Varghese is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lake City, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (386) 755-4518.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charles Varghese
Practice Location
782 Sw Sisters Welcome Rd, Lake City, FL 32025-0442
Mailing Address
782 Sw Sisters Welcome Rd, Lake City, FL 32025-0442
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