MICHAEL CHARLES MD – NPI #1689096786
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

MICHAEL CHARLES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CLOVIS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689096786 to MICHAEL CHARLES on January 09, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery. Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Nov 30, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL CHARLES below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL CHARLES

NPI Number
1689096786
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL CHARLES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
604 N MAGNOLIA AVE STE 100
CLOVIS, CA 93611-9205
Phone: (559) 320-0531 Fax: (559) 320-0539
Mailing address
2625 E DIVISADERO ST
FRESNO, CA 93721-1431
Phone: (559) 443-2682 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CA A127766
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma		 CA A127766
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 CA A127766
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 CA A127766
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery		 CA A127766

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://careepicwest.kp.org:14430/Interconnect-prodcalgateway/wcf/epic.community.hie/xcpdrespondinggatewaysync.svc/scalceq
Endpoint type
SOAP URL
Endpoint Description
CAREQUALITY
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
9961 SIERRA AVE,
FONTANA, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL CHARLES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO
      9961 SIERRA AVE
      FONTANA, CA 92335

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