DR. CHARLES R ESTHER MD
NPI 1770595803
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Chapel Hill, NC
About Dr. Charles R Esther Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHARLES R ESTHER MD (NPI 1770595803) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9901402) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Charles R Esther Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Charles Esther reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 2,797 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.
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.
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
CHAPEL HILL, ND 27599
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
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 Esther's NPI number?
The NPI number for Charles Esther is 1770595803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.
Where is Charles Esther located?
Charles Esther practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4131.
What is Charles Esther's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.
Is Charles Esther enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Charles Esther is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Esther's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Esther reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). The 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 Esther's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Charles Esther accept?
Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Charles Esther 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Charles Esther was last updated on March 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Dr. Charles R Esther, MD · NPI 1770595803
Pediatric Pulmonology physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 13, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1770595803 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 13, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology · taxonomy 2080P0214X
- **State license:** 9901402 (North Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
- **Phone:** (919) 966-4131
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (NPI 1780669200, Chapel Hill, NC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 30, 2021
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 891369X (NC)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1770595803) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.