CHARLES ARMISTEAD THOMPSON MD
NPI 1851394597
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Anderson, SC

Q: What is Charles Thompson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Thompson is 1851394597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2005.

Q: What is Charles Thompson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Thompson was last updated on September 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 May 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1214 N FANT ST STE B, ANDERSON, SC 29621(864) 540-8025(864) 540-8027 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2022, Apr 21, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Charles Armistead Thompson Md NPPES

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

CHARLES ARMISTEAD THOMPSON MD (NPI 1851394597) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Anderson, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (17521) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851394597

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES ARMISTEAD THOMPSONCredential: MD

Location Address1214 N FANT ST STE BAnderson, SC 29621-4822

Mailing AddressPo Box 4145Anderson, SC 29622-4145 · (864) 540-8025 · Fax (864) 540-8027

Phone(864) 540-8025

Fax(864) 540-8027

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateMay 26, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2022

✔ NPI 1851394597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 17521

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

1214 N FANT ST STE B, Anderson, SC 29621

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid175214SC

Other8607SC · Medicare Group Number

Medicaid701180308CGA

OtherP00944916SC · Rr Mediciare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, UnitedHealthcare.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 Armistead Thompson 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 ID2264334341

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040719001269

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 Thompson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Midlands Pulmonary And Critical Care Specialists, PC

Same address

Pulmonary Disease

1214 N FANT ST STE B
Anderson, SC 29621

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment

NPI 1861863185 (864) 540-8025

Musc Community Physicians

125 mi

Internal Medicine

506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

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 9

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.

1,127 services370 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

433 services35 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

116 services47 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

92 services92 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

85 services61 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

73 services68 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Easley, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420015

Location200 Fleetwood DriveEasley, SC 29640 · Pickens County

Emergency services

Anmed Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Anderson, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420027

Location800 N Fant StAnderson, SC 29621 · Anderson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Self Regional Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenwood, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420071

Location1325 Spring StreetGreenwood, SC 29646 · Greenwood County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29621 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented

83%408 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

17%161 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

13%87 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

99%2,196 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

87%411 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

87%405 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

54%163 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%161 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

74%159 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

83%408 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

22%147 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

33%443 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 583 patients

Patients tobacco: 69% · 81 patients

93%564 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

58%159 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

19%159 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

36%159 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 35

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

19 suppliers159 claims159 services$35.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

10 suppliers84 claims166 services$1.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

11 suppliers35 claims35 services$11.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator A7013

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

6 suppliers25 claims53 services$0.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers131 claims131 services$76.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

14 suppliers124 claims351 services$28.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers44 claims247 services$15.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers35 claims200 services$12.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers85 claims85 services$47.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

22 suppliers116 claims116 services$15.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers14 claims14 services$9.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers45 claims45 services$10.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

22 suppliers192 claims1,051 services$1.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers14 claims14 services$4.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

21 suppliers90 claims90 services$12.36 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

10 suppliers213 claims216 services$14.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

9 suppliers103 claims103 services$774.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers30 claims32 services$69.02 avg. paid by Medicare

High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each E0483

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier26 claims26 services$776.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers53 claims55 services$10.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

11 suppliers305 claims305 services$4.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers162 claims162 services$33.32 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

17 suppliers418 claims421 services$66.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

8 suppliers77 claims79 services$33.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms J7605

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers17 claims1,020 services$4.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers27 claims1,620 services$6.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

9 suppliers59 claims16,769 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Levalbuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 0.5 mg J7614

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

6 suppliers14 claims2,306 services$0.05 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

26 suppliers152 claims15,960 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

13 suppliers68 claims4,266 services$0.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram J7644

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers19 claims1,065 services$0.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram J7677

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers23 claims162,750 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers20 claims20 services$34.34 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

34 suppliers246 claims246 services$24.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 90 days Q0514

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

10 suppliers18 claims18 services$50.63 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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MIDLANDS PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE SPECIALISTS, PC

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1214 N FANT ST STE B
ANDERSON, SC 29621

Anderson County (864) 540-8025

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 Thompson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Thompson is 1851394597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2005.

Where is Charles Thompson located?

Charles Thompson practices at 1214 N Fant St Ste B, Anderson, SC 29621. The listed phone number is (864) 540-8025.

What is Charles Thompson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Charles Thompson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Thompson 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 Thompson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Thompson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Midlands Pulmonary And Critical Care Specialists, PC (Anderson, SC) and Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC). 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 Thompson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Thompson accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Charles Thompson 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 Thompson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Thompson is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Anmed Health and Self Regional Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Thompson was last updated on September 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.