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- 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
About Dr. Bugg
Based in Homewood, AL, Charles E. Bugg, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 2,416 Medicare patients across 3,894 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total. NPI 1417920620 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 930-0920
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3485 INDEPENDENCE DR
Homewood, AL 35209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,894 services · 2,416 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
562 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
55 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope | Procedure | 55866 |
30 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope | Procedure | 38571 |
30 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
62 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
58 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
224 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
667 | More often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Charles E. Bugg?
Charles E. Bugg is an urologist in Homewood, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Charles E. Bugg's address?
Charles E. Bugg is listed at 3485 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Charles E. Bugg?
The number on file is (205) 930-0920. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Charles E. Bugg's NPI number?
Charles E. Bugg's National Provider Identifier is 1417920620. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Charles E. Bugg train?
Charles E. Bugg attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Charles E. Bugg been practicing?
Charles E. Bugg has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Charles E. Bugg perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles E. Bugg performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, biopsy of prostate gland and surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charles E. Bugg confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charles E. Bugg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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