Teresa Charniga, MD
NPI 1609805373 · Family Medicine Physician · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Teresa Charniga, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1609805373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609805373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6002 (NV)
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
276 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 108 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $124 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $126 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 26 | $18 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 25 | $18 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 60 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 48 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 43 | 11 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 42 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$458 across 25 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
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2019-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Teresa Charniga's NPI number?
- Teresa Charniga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609805373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Teresa Charniga's specialty?
- Teresa Charniga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Teresa Charniga located?
- Teresa Charniga's practice location on file with NPPES is 3320 N Buffalo Dr Ste 106, Las Vegas, NV 89129-7410.
- What is Teresa Charniga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Teresa Charniga is (702) 425-2792.
- Does Teresa Charniga accept Medicare?
- Teresa Charniga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Teresa Charniga's NPI active?
- Yes — Teresa Charniga's NPI (1609805373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.