CHARLES LANKS M.D.
NPI 1912199712
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Torrance, CA

Q: What is Charles Lanks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Lanks is 1912199712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2007.

Q: What is Charles Lanks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Lanks was last updated on April 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since August 15, 2007PECOS Enrolled

1000 W. CARSON ST., TORRANCE, CA 90509(310) 222-2409 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Charles Lanks M.d. NPPES

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

CHARLES LANKS M.D. (NPI 1912199712) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A107284) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912199712

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES LANKSCredential: M.D.

Location Address1000 W. CARSON ST.Torrance, CA 90509

Mailing Address1000 W. Carson St., Box 400Torrance, CA 90509 · (310) 222-2409

Phone(310) 222-2409

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2025

NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2025

✔ NPI 1912199712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A107284

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License A107284 (CA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1000 W. CARSON ST., Torrance, CA 90509

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Lanks reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

County Of Los Angeles

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

1000 W CARSON ST # 2
Torrance, CA 90502

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,939 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1851363188 (310) 222-2171

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90509 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

$142.39 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$109.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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 7

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

ERIC SANDOVAL M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1000 W. CARSON ST.
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2409

TRILLONDEL ACOSTA RN

Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

1000 W. CARSON ST.
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2148

SRIRAM SHAMASUNDER M.D.

Internal Medicine

1000 W. CARSON ST.
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 222-2409

MRS. CAROLYN PADILLA RN

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

1000 W. CARSON ST., 2-SOUTH
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 222-1648

MARIA BERENICE DEL REAL ZEPEDA

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

1000 W. CARSON ST., BOX 497
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 222-1602

MR. NASEEM MALIK RN, PHD

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

1000 W. CARSON ST., HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 618-9687

MR. MAXIMO HECTOR NUNEZ LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

1000 W. CARSON ST., HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
TORRANCE, CA 90509

Los Angeles County (310) 222-3107

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 Lanks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Lanks is 1912199712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2007.

Where is Charles Lanks located?

Charles Lanks practices at 1000 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA 90509. The listed phone number is (310) 222-2409.

What is Charles Lanks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Charles Lanks enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Lanks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Lanks reassigns Medicare benefits to County Of Los Angeles (Torrance, CA). 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 Lanks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Lanks was last updated on April 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.