Joaquin Charles
NPI 1952923054 · Family Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joaquin Charles is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1952923054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952923054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
108 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 40 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 27 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 15 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $132 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 13 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$132 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | 16 |
| Sucralfate | 28 | 12 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 27 | — |
| Lisinopril | 26 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 14 |
| Famotidine | 18 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 Canal StKing City, CA 93930-3431Phone: (303) 390-1940
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-12
- Last updated
- 2025-05-15
- Certified
- 2025-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joaquin Charles's NPI number?
- Joaquin Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952923054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joaquin Charles's specialty?
- Joaquin Charles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joaquin Charles located?
- Joaquin Charles's practice location on file with NPPES is 1441 Constitution Blvd Bldg 400, Salinas, CA 93906-3100.
- What is Joaquin Charles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joaquin Charles is (831) 755-4123.
- Does Joaquin Charles accept Medicare?
- Joaquin Charles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joaquin Charles's NPI active?
- Yes — Joaquin Charles's NPI (1952923054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.