Charles Sharpe, M.D.
NPI 1578568648 · Internal Medicine Physician · Athens, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Sharpe, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Athens, TN (NPI 1578568648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578568648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD20097 (TN)
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
4,639 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 700 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 612 | $82 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 583 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 506 | $117 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 258 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 406 | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 360 | 105 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 331 | 96 |
| Lisinopril | 304 | 95 |
| Losartan Potassium | 293 | 85 |
| Gabapentin | 234 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$819 across 47 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
- 2005-06-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Sharpe's NPI number?
- Charles Sharpe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578568648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Sharpe's specialty?
- Charles Sharpe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Sharpe located?
- Charles Sharpe's practice location on file with NPPES is 1031 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303-3498.
- What is Charles Sharpe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Sharpe is (423) 745-6575.
- Does Charles Sharpe accept Medicare?
- Charles Sharpe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Sharpe's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Sharpe's NPI (1578568648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.