James Charles, M.D.
NPI 1356457246 · Specialist · Bayonne, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Charles, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Bayonne, NJ (NPI 1356457246).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356457246
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3631900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
397 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 52 | $197 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 36 | $88 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 33 | $107 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 113 | 28 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 87 | 15 |
| Topiramate | 81 | 15 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 72 | 19 |
| Olanzapine | 67 | 14 |
| Fremanezumab-Vfrmbrand: Ajovy Autoinjector | 65 | 14 |
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 58 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,528 across 232 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
- 2006-08-22
- Last updated
- 2012-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Charles's NPI number?
- James Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356457246, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Charles's specialty?
- James Charles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Charles located?
- James Charles's practice location on file with NPPES is 956 Kennedy Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002-1924.
- What is James Charles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Charles is (201) 858-2457.
- Does James Charles accept Medicare?
- James Charles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Charles's NPI active?
- Yes — James Charles's NPI (1356457246) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.