Joe T Kelley, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Joe T Kelley is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Sarasota, FL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joe T Kelley, MD has been part of the Sarasota medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 142dNPPES updated 2026-01-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5951 Cattleridge Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232-9801
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.7%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
952
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
427
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,866
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.88M
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Joe T Kelley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Jan 1, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 51003F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Joe T Kelley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joe T Kelley for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Sarasota 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 Joe T Kelley
NPI records show Dr. Kelley as active with telehealth listed in Sarasota, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (941) 366-3062.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joe T Kelley
Practice Location
5951 Cattleridge Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232-9801
Mailing Address
5951 Cattleridge Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232-9801
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