Gary Lawrence Kanter, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Gary Lawrence Kanter is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Gainesville, FL with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Gary Lawrence Kanter, M.D. in person in Gainesville or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 47+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Gainesville area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
108 Nw 76th Drive Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607-6652
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.19/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
298
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
254
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,458
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $307k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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.
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
Po Box 100256 Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32610-0256
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Gary Lawrence Kanter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gary Lawrence Kanter for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — 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 Gary Lawrence Kanter
NPI records show Dr. Kanter as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 332-1300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gary Lawrence Kanter
Practice Location
108 Nw 76th Drive Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32607-6652
Mailing Address
Po Box 100256 Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32610-0256
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