Charles Mcdowell, MD
NPI 1699726174 · Family Medicine Physician · Virginia, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Mcdowell, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Virginia, MN (NPI 1699726174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699726174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44457 (MN)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,269 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 367 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 182 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 154 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $126 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 71 | $3 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 412 | 106 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 340 | 86 |
| Lisinopril | 268 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 265 | 56 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 250 | 70 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 239 | 66 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 6 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Mcdowell's NPI number?
- Charles Mcdowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699726174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Mcdowell's specialty?
- Charles Mcdowell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Mcdowell located?
- Charles Mcdowell's practice location on file with NPPES is 8373 Unity Dr, Virginia, MN 55792-4005.
- What is Charles Mcdowell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Mcdowell is (218) 748-7480.
- Does Charles Mcdowell accept Medicare?
- Charles Mcdowell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Mcdowell's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Mcdowell's NPI (1699726174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.