Michael Charlie Phillips, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Michael Charlie Phillips is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Vero Beach, FL with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(772) 567-4311Vero Beach, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael Charlie Phillips, MD runs an independent infectious disease specialist practice in Vero Beach, FL. With 25+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Vero Beach area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.9/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 222 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Vero Beach25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3670dNPPES updated 2016-05-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 36th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960-4862

Fax: (772) 794-5635
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

89.9/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Florida

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.3%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Florida

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

Medicare Patients

491

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

227

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

799

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $117k

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 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
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)50%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
46%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+22%)44%

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

US avg: 22.5%

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

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. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in Vero BeachAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 510055

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Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Michael Charlie Phillips

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Charlie Phillips for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vero Beach 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 Michael Charlie Phillips

Dr. Phillips is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Vero Beach, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (772) 567-4311.

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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