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DR. CHARLES HERBERT STERN M.D.
NPI 1831151166
Family Medicine in Waco, TX

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7700 FISH POND RD, WACO, TX 76710(254) 741-4444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2024, Apr 2, 2024, Apr 10, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Charles Herbert Stern M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES HERBERT STERN M.D. (NPI 1831151166) is an individual family medicine provider in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (H2809) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831151166
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES HERBERT STERNCredential: M.D.
Location Address7700 FISH POND RDWaco, TX 76710-1031
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-8800
Phone(254) 741-4444
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1831151166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H2809
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
7700 FISH POND RD, Waco, TX 76710
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Other Identifiers 1

Other86J223TX · Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles Herbert Stern M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2365584562
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100127000212
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

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.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76710 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers24 claims41 services$4.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$185.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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. CARL ANTHONY DUNN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 741-4444
MRS. ASHLEY A AARON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 761-4444
DR. NORBERT R. BRAEUER M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 741-4444
SARAH ARCHER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 761-4444
NATALIE C NEWMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 761-4444
DR. JEFF D. CHANCELLOR M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 741-4444
DR. KARL R. STOTTLEMYRE O.D.
Optometrist
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 741-4444
JACQUELYN JOY BREWER PA-C
Physician Assistant
7700 FISH POND RD
WACO, TX 76710
McLennan County (254) 761-4444

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 Stern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Stern is 1831151166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Charles Stern located?

Charles Stern practices at 7700 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710. The listed phone number is (254) 741-4444.

What is Charles Stern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Charles Stern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Stern is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Charles Stern accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Charles Stern 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 Stern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Stern is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Stern was last updated on February 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.