DR. CHARIT ANN FARES M.D.
NPI 1194952119
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-7518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2021, Feb 25, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Charit Ann Fares M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHARIT ANN FARES M.D. (NPI 1194952119) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.205602) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Watkins Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194952119
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARIT ANN FARESCredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-7518
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2021
NPI 1194952119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.205602
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD.205602 (LA)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid02083564MS
Medicaid1935379LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Charit Ann Fares M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113178880
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121107000188
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Quitman, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251316
Location605 South Archusa AvenueQuitman, MS 39355 · Clarke County
Emergency services

Ochsner Laird Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Union, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251322
Location25117 Highway 15Union, MS 39365 · Neshoba County
Emergency services

Ochsner Scott Regional

Critical Access Hospitals · Morton, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251323
Location317 Highway 13 SouthMorton, MS 39117 · Scott County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Charit Fares's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charit Fares is 1194952119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2009.

Where is Charit Fares located?

Charit Fares practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-7518.

What is Charit Fares's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Charit Fares enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charit Fares is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Charit Fares accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Charit Fares as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Charit Fares affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charit Fares is affiliated with Ochsner Watkins Hospital, Ochsner Laird Hospital and Ochsner Scott Regional.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charit Fares was last updated on October 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.