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Charles Chalekson, MD

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About Dr. Chalekson

Based in Templeton, CA, Charles Chalekson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under plastic surgery. Charles graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1996. Charles is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery — head & neck. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 26 Medicare patients across 36 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1770668642 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 77782CurrentExpires Oct 2027Since 2002
NPINational Provider Identifier
1770668642Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Chalekson?

Dr. Chalekson is a plastic surgeon in Templeton, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic Surgery”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chalekson's address?

Dr. Chalekson is listed at 225 Posada Ln Ste 100, Templeton, CA 93465. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chalekson?

The number on file is (805) 434-2828. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chalekson's NPI number?

Dr. Chalekson's National Provider Identifier is 1770668642. 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 Dr. Chalekson train?

Dr. Chalekson attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Chalekson been practicing?

Dr. Chalekson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Chalekson perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chalekson the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Chalekson confirmed this information?

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