Charles Anderson, MD
NPI 1386646347 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Anderson, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1386646347).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386646347
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G44919 (CA)
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
21 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
923 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 | 844 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $182 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$182 (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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,498 | 194 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 531 | 78 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 497 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 256 | 42 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 241 | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 180 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 3 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
- 2005-06-02
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Anderson's NPI number?
- Charles Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386646347, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Anderson's specialty?
- Charles Anderson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Anderson located?
- Charles Anderson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4800.
- What is Charles Anderson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Anderson is (760) 969-5200.
- Does Charles Anderson accept Medicare?
- Charles Anderson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Anderson's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Anderson's NPI (1386646347) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.