Charles Dawson, MD
NPI 1538171517 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Dawson, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1538171517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538171517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39393 (KY)
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
3,562 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 718 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 554 | $122 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 420 | $19 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 356 | $66 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 305 | $28 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 397 | 125 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 258 | 71 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 253 | 72 |
| Carvedilol | 181 | 74 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 164 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 138 | 52 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$647 across 27 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
- 2006-08-11
- Last updated
- 2020-12-03
- Certified
- 2020-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Dawson's NPI number?
- Charles Dawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538171517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Dawson's specialty?
- Charles Dawson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Dawson located?
- Charles Dawson's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 E Gray St Ste 1002, Louisville, KY 40202-3906.
- What is Charles Dawson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Dawson is (502) 584-2029.
- Does Charles Dawson accept Medicare?
- Charles Dawson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Dawson's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Dawson's NPI (1538171517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.