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CHARLES BIGAJER MD
NPI 1679652119
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Brooklyn, NY

Active since November 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 33D0985711 · Waiver
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, ROOM 323 KATZ, BROOKLYN, NY 11212(718) 240-6385(718) 240-6385 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Charles Bigajer Md NPPES

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

CHARLES BIGAJER MD (NPI 1679652119) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (124918) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 25, 2027, and is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679652119
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES BIGAJERCredential: MD
Location AddressONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, ROOM 323 KATZBrooklyn, NY 11212
Mailing Address1235 E 24th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11210 · (718) 253-7179 · Fax (718) 240-6756
Phone(718) 240-6385
Fax(718) 240-6385
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1679652119 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 124918
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00508250NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified26A731NY
Medicare UPINB11770

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 Bigajer 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 ID6709866551
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040727000267
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 Bigajer reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Charles Bigajer & Robert S Tracer MD PLLC
Same address
Gastroenterology
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, ROOM 323 KATZ
Brooklyn, NY 11212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033298575 (718) 240-6385
Brookdale Family Care Center, Inc.
1.3 mi
Clinic/Center
465 NEW LOTS AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 102 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285758771 (718) 240-8950
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
1.7 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1 BROOKDALE PLZ STE 666
Brooklyn, NY 11212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 782 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720028772 (718) 240-8352
Interfaith Professional Physician Services, P.C.
2.1 mi
Surgery
1545 ATLANTIC AVENUE, FACULTY PRACTICE
Brooklyn, NY 11213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Interfaith Professional Physician Services PC
  • 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457643991 (718) 240-8352

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 33D0985711

Charles Bigajer MD And Robert S Tracer MD Gastroenterology · Brooklyn, NY
Active · expires Apr 25, 2027
CLIA Number33D0985711
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorCharles Bigajer
Laboratory Phone(718) 240-6385
Laboratory LocationCharles Bigajer MD And Robert S Tracer MD Gastroenterology1 Brookdale Plaza Rm 323katz Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11212
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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.

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.
66 services48 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
35 services13 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330233
Location1 Brookdale PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11212 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11212 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

GARY SETH FRIEDMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, OBH PHYSICIAN ENTERPRISE
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-5622
CHARLES BIGAJER & ROBERT S TRACER MD PLLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, ROOM 323 KATZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-6385
NEHA MODI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, SURGERY EDUCATION/DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-5000
MUHAMMAD AZHAR MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, BROOKDALE MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (347) 951-4328
MR. TIMOTHY SUTTON PA
Physician Assistant
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, BROOKDALE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-5363
PAUL B HASER MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, DIVISION OF VASCULAR SURGERY (CHC 214)
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-5751
DR. FREDERICK GREENSTEIN M.D.
Urology
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA, MEN'S HEALTH - SUITE 500
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-8672
JATENDER KUMAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BROOKDALE PLAZA
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Kings County (718) 240-6205

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 Bigajer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bigajer is 1679652119. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006.

Where is Charles Bigajer located?

Charles Bigajer practices at One Brookdale Plaza Room 323 Katz, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The listed phone number is (718) 240-6385.

What is Charles Bigajer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Charles Bigajer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Bigajer 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 Bigajer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Bigajer reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Charles Bigajer & Robert S Tracer MD PLLC (Brooklyn, NY), Brookdale Family Care Center, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY), Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY) and Interfaith Professional Physician Services, P.C. (Brooklyn, NY). 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 Bigajer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Does Charles Bigajer hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 33D0985711) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Charles Bigajer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Bigajer is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Bigajer was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.