Charles Chipman, MD
NPI 1487655494 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Chipman, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1487655494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487655494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 025422 (GA)
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
20 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
3,720 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 582 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 545 | $118 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 285 | $36 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 271 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 225 | $3 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 190 | $30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 423 | 121 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 415 | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 303 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 264 | 50 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 204 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 200 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 189 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,705 across 97 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2019-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Chipman's NPI number?
- Charles Chipman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487655494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Chipman's specialty?
- Charles Chipman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Chipman located?
- Charles Chipman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 10th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901-3600.
- What is Charles Chipman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Chipman is (706) 321-2585.
- Does Charles Chipman accept Medicare?
- Charles Chipman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Chipman's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Chipman's NPI (1487655494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.