FRITZ GERALD CHARLES MD
NPI 1972007763
Anesthesiology in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Fritz Gerald Charles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fritz Gerald Charles is 1972007763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2018. The provider is also known as Fritz-Gerald Charles MD.

Q: What is Fritz Gerald Charles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since March 19, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.94/100

CMS Quality Rating

800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-5956(859) 323-1080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2024, Aug 28, 2023, Mar 19, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Fritz Gerald Charles Md NPPES

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

FRITZ GERALD CHARLES MD (NPI 1972007763) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (58342) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with King's Daughters' Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ashland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972007763

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameFRITZ GERALD CHARLESCredential: MD

Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536-2843

Mailing Address2330 Sw Williston Rd Apt 415Gainesville, FL 32608-4018 · (954) 701-6915

Phone(859) 323-5956

Fax(859) 323-1080

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2024

✔ NPI 1972007763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 58342

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Fritz-gerald Charles Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12201 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101-2843 · Phone (606) 408-4000 · Fax (352) 265-6922

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Fritz Gerald Charles 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 ID7911255823

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230912003353

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 6

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

72 services69 patients

Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312

This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.

61 services60 patients

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320

An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.

61 services60 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

61 services60 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

18 services18 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

King's Daughters' Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ashland, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180009

Location2201 Lexington AvenueAshland, KY 41101 · Boyd County

Emergency services

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.

82.94/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

70.01

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.57

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. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-4457

DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1446

HARISH RAM MD

Anesthesiology

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5956

MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 218-1779

VANESSA D. SMITH MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6183

JASMINE HOWARD APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.

Hospitalist

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Fritz Gerald Charles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fritz Gerald Charles is 1972007763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2018. The provider is also known as Fritz-Gerald Charles MD.

Where is Fritz Gerald Charles located?

Fritz Gerald Charles practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5956.

What is Fritz Gerald Charles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Fritz Gerald Charles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fritz Gerald Charles 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.

What insurance does Fritz Gerald Charles accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Fritz Gerald Charles 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 Fritz Gerald Charles affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fritz Gerald Charles is affiliated with King's Daughters' Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fritz Gerald Charles was last updated on February 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.