Shari Klinger, M.D.
Shari Klinger is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Coral Gables, FL with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Shari Klinger, M.D. in person in Coral Gables or via virtual visit — no travel required. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1983, she brings 43+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 75dNPPES updated 2026-03-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2513
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.34%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better62.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
21
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
105
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,792
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.08M
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 Mood Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
56 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 Shari Klinger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
Board certified · Mar 8, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
43 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
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1983)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shari Klinger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shari Klinger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Coral Gables 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 Shari Klinger
Dr. Klinger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Coral Gables, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 243-3333.
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 Shari Klinger
Practice Location
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2513
Mailing Address
5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2513
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