Kevin Charles, M.D.
NPI 1649616558 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Charles, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1649616558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649616558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 302570 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 741 | $217 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 142 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 75 | $51 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 48 | $177 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 35 | $85 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician Only93042 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4365Phone: (225) 765-5864Fax: (225) 765-2013
- 8001 Youree DrSuite 4007Shreveport, LA 71115-2302Phone: (318) 212-3821Fax: (318) 212-3825
- 8001 Youree DrSuite 4007Shreveport, LA 71115-2302Phone: (318) 212-3821Fax: (318) 212-3825
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-18
- Last updated
- 2023-02-22
- Certified
- 2023-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Charles's NPI number?
- Kevin Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649616558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Charles's specialty?
- Kevin Charles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Charles located?
- Kevin Charles's practice location on file with NPPES is 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501.
- What is Kevin Charles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Charles is (770) 219-9000.
- Does Kevin Charles accept Medicare?
- Kevin Charles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Charles's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Charles's NPI (1649616558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.