DR. CHARLES BUFORD HUDDLESTON MD
NPI 1942226162
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in St. Louis, MO

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
81.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1465 SOUTH GRAND BLVD., SUITE 5730 CARDINAL GLENNON HOSP., ST. LOUIS, MO 63104(314) 268-4183(314) 577-5313 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Charles Buford Huddleston Md NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES BUFORD HUDDLESTON MD (NPI 1942226162) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in St. Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R7N52) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942226162
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES BUFORD HUDDLESTONCredential: MD
Location Address1465 SOUTH GRAND BLVD., SUITE 5730 CARDINAL GLENNON HOSP.St. Louis, MO 63104-1095
Mailing Address1465 South Grand Blvd., Suite 5730 Cardinal Glennon Hosp.St. Louis, MO 63104-1095 · (314) 268-4183 · Fax (314) 577-5313
Fax(314) 577-5313
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2014
NPI 1942226162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in MO · R7N52
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1465 SOUTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63104

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN020020412
Medicaid202874004MO
Medicare UPINE16905

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles Buford Huddleston Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63104 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
$169.38 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $42.34 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

81.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.28

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Pediatrics (Child Abuse Pediatrics)
1465 SOUTH GRAND BLVD.
ST. LOUIS, MO 63104

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 Huddleston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Huddleston is 1942226162. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Charles Huddleston located?

Charles Huddleston practices at 1465 South Grand Blvd. Suite 5730 Cardinal Glennon Hosp., St. Louis, MO 63104. The listed phone number is (314) 268-4183.

What is Charles Huddleston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Charles Huddleston enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Charles Huddleston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 4 other insurers list Charles Huddleston 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 Huddleston was last updated on April 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.