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DR. CHARLES F VON GUNTEN MD, PHD
NPI 1215003843
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since November 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4314 MIDDLESEX DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116(619) 607-9564 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Charles F Von Gunten Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES F VON GUNTEN MD, PHD (NPI 1215003843) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G85243) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215003843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES F VON GUNTENCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address4314 MIDDLESEX DRSan Diego, CA 92116-2139
Mailing Address4314 Middlesex DrSan Diego, CA 92116-2139 · (619) 607-9564
Phone(619) 607-9564
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1215003843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G85243
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
4314 MIDDLESEX DR, San Diego, CA 92116
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0081409OH
Medicaid00G852430CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include MedMutual.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles F Von Gunten Md, Phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Von Gunten reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ohiohealth Corporation
1,951 mi
Family Medicine
3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD
Columbus, OH 43214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,314 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578545273 (614) 533-5500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Charles Von Gunten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Von Gunten is 1215003843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2006.

Where is Charles Von Gunten located?

Charles Von Gunten practices at 4314 Middlesex Dr, San Diego, CA 92116. The listed phone number is (619) 607-9564.

What is Charles Von Gunten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Charles Von Gunten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Von Gunten is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Von Gunten's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Von Gunten reassigns Medicare benefits to Ohiohealth Corporation (Columbus, OH). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Charles Von Gunten's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Von Gunten accept?

Health plans from MedMutual list Charles Von Gunten 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Von Gunten was last updated on August 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.