Charles Stafford, MD
NPI 1518932763 · Family Medicine Physician · Morehead City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Stafford, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Morehead City, NC (NPI 1518932763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518932763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29676 (NC)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,189 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 | 415 | $126 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 156 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 91 | $180 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 65 | $129 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 61 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 158 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 119 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 113 | 41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 100 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$295 across 17 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 (2)
- 412 Channel CtEmerald Isle, NC 28593Phone: (252) 466-0278
- 338 Howard BlvdNewport, NC 28570-7928Phone: (252) 223-5054Fax: (252) 223-4038
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-21
- Last updated
- 2023-11-06
- Certified
- 2023-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Stafford's NPI number?
- Charles Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518932763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Stafford's specialty?
- Charles Stafford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Stafford located?
- Charles Stafford's practice location on file with NPPES is 3004 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557-3330.
- What is Charles Stafford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Stafford is (252) 727-4933.
- Does Charles Stafford accept Medicare?
- Charles Stafford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Stafford's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Stafford's NPI (1518932763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.