Charles Vining, M.D.
NPI 1225441959 · Surgical Oncology Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Surgical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Vining, M.D. is a Surgical Oncology Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1225441959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225441959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
84 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 23 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 | $172 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 12 | $34 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$172 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3400 Spruce Street (hospital of the University of PennsGeneral Surgery Residency ProgramPhiladelphia, PA 19104Phone: (215) 662-4000Fax: (215) 662-7983
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-10
- Last updated
- 2021-09-17
- Certified
- 2021-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Vining's NPI number?
- Charles Vining's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225441959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Vining's specialty?
- Charles Vining is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Vining located?
- Charles Vining's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr Ste C5522, Hershey, PA 17033-2391.
- What is Charles Vining's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Vining is (717) 531-5965.
- Does Charles Vining accept Medicare?
- Charles Vining is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Vining's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Vining's NPI (1225441959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.