Charles Wanich, MD
NPI 1376642355 · Nephrology Physician · Merritt Island, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Wanich, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Merritt Island, FL (NPI 1376642355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376642355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME36933 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 179 | $342 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $342–$342 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 50 | 17 |
| Calcium Acetate | 34 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 27 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 23 | — |
| Gabapentin | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2011-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Wanich's NPI number?
- Charles Wanich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376642355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Wanich's specialty?
- Charles Wanich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Wanich located?
- Charles Wanich's practice location on file with NPPES is 245 S Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952.
- What is Charles Wanich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Wanich is (321) 453-5326.
- Does Charles Wanich accept Medicare?
- Charles Wanich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Wanich's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Wanich's NPI (1376642355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.