CHARLES TADASHI UPDEGROVE MD
NPI 1376195685
Emergency Medicine in Fort Myers, FL

Active since July 16, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2776 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901(239) 343-1614(239) 343-3695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2024, Jul 31, 2024, Jul 16, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Charles Tadashi Updegrove Md NPPES

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

CHARLES TADASHI UPDEGROVE MD (NPI 1376195685) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME167349) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Orlando Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Orlando.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376195685
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES TADASHI UPDEGROVECredential: MD
Location Address2776 CLEVELAND AVEFort Myers, FL 33901-5864
Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 343-1614 · Fax (239) 343-3695
Fax(239) 343-3695
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1376195685 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME167349
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License TRN29508 (FL)
2776 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11414 Kuhl Ave # Mp31Orlando, FL 32806-2008 · Phone (407) 841-5133 · Fax (407) 237-6313

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid121916300FL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles Tadashi Updegrove Md 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 ID6709228380
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240528003693
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Updegrove reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
2780 CLEVELAND AVE, SUITE 705
Fort Myers, FL 33901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,345 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
Fort Myers, FL 33908
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,899 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1414 S ORANGE AVE, MP 156
Orlando, FL 32806
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 347 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
52 W UNDERWOOD ST
Orlando, FL 32806
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,290 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
136 services136 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
114 services109 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
36 services36 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Orlando Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Orlando, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100006
Location52 W Underwood StOrlando, FL 32806 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100012
Location2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clermont, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100051
Location1900 Don Wickham DrClermont, FL 34711 · Lake County
Birthing friendly

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100220
Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33901 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

Anesthesiologist Assistant
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Physician Assistant
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Pharmacist
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Emergency Medicine
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Emergency Medicine
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Emergency Medicine
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
Physician Assistant
2776 CLEVELAND AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901

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 Updegrove's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Updegrove is 1376195685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2019.

Where is Charles Updegrove located?

Charles Updegrove practices at 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The listed phone number is (239) 343-1614.

What is Charles Updegrove's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Charles Updegrove enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Updegrove 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Updegrove's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Updegrove reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Lee Memorial Health System (Fort Myers, FL), Lee Health System Inc (Fort Myers, FL), Emergency Physicians Of Central Florida LLP (Orlando, FL) and Orlando Health Medical Group Inc (Orlando, FL). Each 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 Updegrove's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Updegrove accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Charles Updegrove 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 Updegrove affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Updegrove is affiliated with Orlando Health, Lee Memorial Hospital, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Updegrove was last updated on August 8, 2024. 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.