CHARLES KING M.D.
NPI 1538137989
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tupelo, MS

Q: What is Charles King's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles King is 1538137989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2006.

Q: What is Charles King's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles King was last updated on September 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since March 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

845 S MADISON ST, TUPELO, MS 38801(662) 377-5930(662) 377-5085 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Charles King M.d. NPPES

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

CHARLES KING M.D. (NPI 1538137989) is an individual rheumatology provider in Tupelo, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (14888) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, and is a graduate of Kansas Medical College (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538137989

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES KINGCredential: M.D.

Location Address845 S MADISON STTupelo, MS 38801-4905

Mailing Address845 S Madison StTupelo, MS 38801-4905 · (662) 377-5930 · Fax (662) 377-5085

Phone(662) 377-5930

Fax(662) 377-5085

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSKansas Medical CollegeGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 2008

✔ NPI 1538137989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 14888

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

845 S MADISON ST, Tupelo, MS 38801

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified660000016MS

Medicare UPINF99207MS

Medicaid00116725MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.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 King 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 ID3678601093

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100505000856

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

Medicare enrollment records show Charles King reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.

Same address

Internal Medicine

845 S MADISON ST
Tupelo, MS 38801

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
581 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164203360 (662) 377-1100

North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc

0.3 mi

Pulmonary Disease

830 S GLOSTER ST, 4TH FLOOR EAST TOWER
Tupelo, MS 38801

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
225 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1104937143 (662) 377-7150

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 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

3,745 services1,500 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

670 services505 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

443 services260 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

413 services206 patients

Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment 77085

A DXA bone density measurement is a non-invasive scan that helps assess the strength of your bones, specifically in the hip, pelvis, and spine areas. It can detect early signs of osteoporosis and evaluate fracture risk. This test uses low-dose X-rays for accurate results.

379 services379 patients

X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 73630

An X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.

355 services178 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

North Mississippi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tupelo, MS

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number250004

Location830 S Gloster StreetTupelo, MS 38801 · Lee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory

Acute Care Hospitals · Amory, MS

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number250025

Location1105 Earl Frye BlvdAmory, MS 38821 · Monroe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bmh-Golden Triangle

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, MS

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number250100

Location2520 5th Street NColumbus, MS 39705 · Lowndes County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monroe Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Aberdeen, MS

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number251302

Location400 South Chestnut StreetAberdeen, MS 39730 · Monroe County

Emergency services

Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah

Critical Access Hospitals · Pontotoc, MS

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number251308

Location176 South Main StreetPontotoc, MS 38863 · Pontotoc County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38801 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

93.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

83.08

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

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. SAMUEL GRIFFIN METCALF MD

Internal Medicine

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-5930

VERNON A RAYFORD M.D.

Internal Medicine

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-5930

MS. PAT L CUMMINGS LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-1155

NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CLINICS, INC

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

845 S MADISON ST, SUITE B
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-4685

DR. ASHLEY WAYNE HARRIS M.D.

Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-5930

DR. PARVESH PAUL MBBS, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-1100

REBECCA ERIN COWART FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-3000

DR. RONALD BRADLEY CROSSWHITE M.D.

Family Medicine

845 S MADISON ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Lee County (662) 377-5930

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 King's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles King is 1538137989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2006.

Where is Charles King located?

Charles King practices at 845 S Madison St, Tupelo, MS 38801. The listed phone number is (662) 377-5930.

What is Charles King's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Charles King enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles King 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 King's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles King reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc. (Tupelo, MS) and North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc (Tupelo, MS). 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 King's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles King accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Charles King 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 King affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles King is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory, Bmh-Golden Triangle, Monroe Regional Hospital and Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles King was last updated on September 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.