Dorothy Charles, MD
NPI 1194288779 · Family Medicine Physician · Ferguson, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dorothy Charles, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ferguson, MO (NPI 1194288779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194288779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2025032016 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 40 | — |
| Gabapentin | 39 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 28 | — |
| Spironolactone | 22 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 22 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-10
- Last updated
- 2025-09-29
- Certified
- 2025-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dorothy Charles's NPI number?
- Dorothy Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194288779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dorothy Charles's specialty?
- Dorothy Charles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dorothy Charles located?
- Dorothy Charles's practice location on file with NPPES is 3396 Pershall Rd, Ferguson, MO 63135-1407.
- What is Dorothy Charles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dorothy Charles is (314) 814-8700.
- Does Dorothy Charles accept Medicare?
- Dorothy Charles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dorothy Charles's NPI active?
- Yes — Dorothy Charles's NPI (1194288779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.