Paul B Engel, M.D.
Paul B Engel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Cape Coral, FL with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Paul B Engel, M.D. in person in Cape Coral or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1255 Viscaya Pkwy Suite 200, Cape Coral, FL 33990-3290
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.28%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
1.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,077
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,707
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,597
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.42M
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$858 received from industry
47 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Paul B Engel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Florida College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 18, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
12730 New Brittany Blvd Ste 602, Fort Myers, FL 33907-4690
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501324
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Paul B Engel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul B Engel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cape Coral 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 Paul B Engel
Dr. Engel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cape Coral, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 574-1988.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul B Engel
Practice Location
1255 Viscaya Pkwy Suite 200, Cape Coral, FL 33990-3290
Mailing Address
12730 New Brittany Blvd Ste 602, Fort Myers, FL 33907-4690
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