DR. CHARLES FREDERIC WHITAKER IV M.D.
NPI 1821054966
Family Medicine in Coldwater, MI

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Charles Whitaker is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Charles Whitaker is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

• Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

• PECOS PAC ID: 7911895586

  What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
  A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

• PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040305000633

  What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
  The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

• Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

  What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
  When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
  A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

• Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

• DME-Other DME (DE017N)

  Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

  7 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 92 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)

  3 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each (HCPCS:A6021)

  2 DME suppliers used 32 Medicare Claims 630 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)

  2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 366 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6212)

  2 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 334 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6446)

  2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 1069 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)

  3 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)

  3 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

  4 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)

  3 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

  3 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 120 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)

  2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height (HCPCS:E0143)

  5 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Seat attachment, walker (HCPCS:E0156)

  5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

  Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

  7 DME suppliers used 73 Medicare Claims 73 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

  Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

  6 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 40 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

  2 DME suppliers used 32 Medicare Claims 32 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)

  5 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each (HCPCS:E0955)

  1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each (HCPCS:E0961)

  2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 30 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each (HCPCS:E0971)

  5 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 42 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each (HCPCS:E0973)

  4 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each (HCPCS:E0978)

  1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory (HCPCS:E1028)

  1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

  Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space (HCPCS:E1161)

  1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

  Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

  6 DME suppliers used 59 Medicare Claims 60 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

  Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

  1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth (HCPCS:E2601)

  4 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  General use wheelchair back cushion, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware (HCPCS:E2611)

  3 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

  Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

  7 DME suppliers used 89 Medicare Claims 89 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

  Standard hemi (low seat) wheelchair (HCPCS:K0002)

  1 DME suppliers used 55 Medicare Claims 55 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

  Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)

  3 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 26 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

  6 DME suppliers used 87 Medicare Claims 87 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE017N)

  Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

  4 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD009N)

  Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds (HCPCS:K0823)

  1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

  5 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)

  1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

Unknown

• Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

  Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)

  2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 316 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

• DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

  Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme (HCPCS:J7620)

  4 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 2780 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 28 times for 28 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

This service was performed 28 times for 28 patients

Automated urinalysis test

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

This service was performed 17 times for 13 patients

Blood glucose (sugar) level

A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.

This service was performed 75 times for 26 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

This service was performed 77 times for 22 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

This service was performed 69 times for 24 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 96 times for 56 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 296 times for 118 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 362 times for 152 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 19 times for 14 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 803 times for 270 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 118 times for 27 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 74 times for 27 patients

Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage

The quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is a shot given to protect against four strains of the flu virus. This 0.5 ml dosage helps your body develop immunity to the virus. It's an important step in preventing flu-related complications.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 31 times for 26 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

This service was performed 112 times for 104 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

This service was performed 468 times for 382 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

This service was performed 22 times for 19 patients

Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes

An annual assessment at a nursing facility is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 30 minutes. It's a chance for healthcare professionals to evaluate your overall health and wellness, monitor any ongoing conditions, and adjust care plans as needed.

This service was performed 80 times for 80 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.18 for a new patient copayment and $24.11 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 49036 ZIP code area.

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Charles Whitaker is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

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