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DR. CRAIG MICHEAL CANDLE M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1336550284
Hospitalist in Cocoa Beach, FL

Active since May 14, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931(321) 868-5871(321) 868-5852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2023, Mar 21, 2019, Jul 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Craig Micheal Candle M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG MICHEAL CANDLE M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1336550284) is an individual hospitalist provider in Cocoa Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME132513) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336550284
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG MICHEAL CANDLECredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location Address701 W COCOA BEACH CSWYCocoa Beach, FL 32931-5595
Mailing Address3300 S Fiske BlvdRockledge, FL 32955-4306 · (321) 868-5871 · Fax (321) 868-5852
Phone(321) 868-5871
Fax(321) 868-5852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1336550284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME132513
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME132513 (FL)
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherJB797ZFL · Medicare
Medicaid021472000FL

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. Craig Micheal Candle M.d., M.p.h. 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 ID4183998552
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170922003241
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
249 services122 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
120 services116 patients
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.
72 services71 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
59 services34 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100019
Location1350 S Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cape Canaveral Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cocoa Beach, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100177
Location701 W Cocoa Beach CausewayCocoa Beach, FL 32932 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Viera Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100315
Location8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Brevard County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32931 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

85.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.65
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$14.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers42 claims42 services$67.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$30.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. MARIANNA ALEXSANDRA POST M.D.
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-5871
BILAL MIRZA DO
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 434-1771
DR. CHRISTOPHER VONDERHEIDE MD
Anesthesiology
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-7677
KENNETH S HAZLETT M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 799-7111
DR. WILLIAM PRESTON MD
Anesthesiology
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL/ANES DEPT.
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-7677
JAVIER DIAZ BLANCO MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CENTER FOR NEONATAL CARE
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (407) 303-2528
DR. VICTOR MANUEL VARGAS MD
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-5871
DR. FAIZAL RAHAMAN M.D.
Hospitalist
701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, CCH/HOSPITALIST DEPT
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Brevard County (321) 868-5871

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 Craig Candle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Candle is 1336550284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2014.

Where is Craig Candle located?

Craig Candle practices at 701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. The listed phone number is (321) 868-5871.

What is Craig Candle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Craig Candle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Candle 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.

Is Craig Candle affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Craig Candle is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital and Viera Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Candle was last updated on November 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.