Ronald Cathcart, MD
Ronald Cathcart is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Melbourne, FL with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ronald Cathcart, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Melbourne, FL. He graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1495 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935-6527
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
101
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
223
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,959
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9.29M
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, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$25.5k received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Ronald Cathcart's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 520215
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ronald Cathcart
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald Cathcart for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Melbourne 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 Ronald Cathcart
Dr. Cathcart is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Melbourne, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (321) 253-0846.
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 Ronald Cathcart
Practice Location
1495 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935-6527
Mailing Address
1495 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935-6527
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