DR. CHARLES EDWARD PENNIX III M.D.
NPI 1437447091
Emergency Medicine in Decatur, IL

Active since July 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR, DECATUR, IL 62521(217) 464-2973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2021, Nov 9, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Charles Edward Pennix Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES EDWARD PENNIX III M.D. (NPI 1437447091) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Decatur, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.138462) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437447091
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES EDWARD PENNIX IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address1800 E LAKE SHORE DRDecatur, IL 62521-3810
Mailing Address1207 Sidney StSaint Louis, MO 63104-4312 · (513) 254-6849
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2021
NPI 1437447091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036.138462
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.
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR, Decatur, IL 62521

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. Charles Edward Pennix Iii 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 ID9638487739
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151008002002
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 3

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.
187 services177 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.
86 services83 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.
60 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140135
Location2300 North Edward StreetDecatur, IL 62526 · Macon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62521 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%1,471 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Nurse Practitioner
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Speech-Language Pathologist
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1800 E LAKE SHORE DR
DECATUR, IL 62521

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 Pennix's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Pennix is 1437447091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2011.

Where is Charles Pennix located?

Charles Pennix practices at 1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521. The listed phone number is (217) 464-2973.

What is Charles Pennix's specialty?

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

Is Charles Pennix enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Pennix 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 Charles Pennix affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Pennix is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Pennix was last updated on December 23, 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.