Julio C Perez-Downes, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Julio C Perez-Downes is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Jacksonville, FL with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(904) 953-2000Jacksonville, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across FL can see Julio C Perez-Downes, D.O. in person in Jacksonville or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton (class of 2015), he has been practicing for over 11 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.2/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 330 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Jacksonville11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 2092dNPPES updated 2020-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

76.2/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

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

Medicare Patients

1,087

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

65

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

182

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

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.

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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+15%)37%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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 · 2015

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton

  2. Board certified · Sep 1, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

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

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 511315

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Julio C Perez-Downes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Julio C Perez-Downes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Julio C Perez-Downes

NPI records show Dr. Perez-Downes as active with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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