CHARLES WILLIAM BROWNING JR. FNP-C
NPI 1295302024
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Shelby, NC

Active since June 09, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
305 W COLLEGE AVE, SHELBY, NC 28152(704) 818-9200(704) 600-6731 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2025, Jul 12, 2021, Jun 9, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Charles William Browning Jr. Fnp-c NPPES

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

CHARLES WILLIAM BROWNING JR. FNP-C (NPI 1295302024) is an individual family provider in Shelby, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5014542) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295302024
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES WILLIAM BROWNING JR.Credential: FNP-C
Location Address305 W COLLEGE AVEShelby, NC 28152-8111
Mailing Address200 E 2nd AveGastonia, NC 28052-4358 · (704) 874-1904
Fax(704) 600-6731
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
NPI 1295302024 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in NC · 5014542
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · EmergencyTaxonomy 163WE0003X · License 225068 (NC)
305 W COLLEGE AVE, Shelby, NC 28152

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

Charles William Browning Jr. Fnp-c 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 ID9931503919
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210812003296
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 4

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
44 services32 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
42 services32 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
21 services17 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340021
Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28152 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality83.24
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Clinical Medical Laboratory
305 W COLLEGE AVE
SHELBY, NC 28152
Pediatrics
305 W COLLEGE AVE, SUITE A
SHELBY, NC 28152
Pediatrics
305 W COLLEGE AVE, A
SHELBY, NC 28152
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
305 W COLLEGE AVE
SHELBY, NC 28152
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
305 W COLLEGE AVE
SHELBY, NC 28152
Social Worker (Clinical)
305 W COLLEGE AVE
SHELBY, NC 28152
Family Medicine
305 W COLLEGE AVE
SHELBY, NC 28152
Social Worker (Clinical)
305 W COLLEGE AVE
SHELBY, NC 28152

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 Browning's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Browning is 1295302024. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2021.

Where is Charles Browning located?

Charles Browning practices at 305 W College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152. The listed phone number is (704) 818-9200.

What is Charles Browning's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Charles Browning enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Browning 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 Charles Browning accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Charles Browning 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 Charles Browning affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Browning is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Browning was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.