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Charles A. Garretson, MD

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About Dr. Garretson

Based in Live Oak, CA, Charles A. Garretson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Charles graduated from Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 9,995 services to 4,246 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes. NPI 1144284373 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 86610CurrentExpires Jun 2028Since 2002
NPINational Provider Identifier
1144284373Issued 2006

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Medicare information

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

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Garretson specialize in?

Dr. Garretson is an internist in Live Oak, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Garretson located?

Dr. Garretson is listed at 9792 Live Oak Blvd Ste E, Live Oak, CA 95953. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Garretson's phone number?

The number on file is (304) 610-7267. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Garretson?

Dr. Garretson's National Provider Identifier is 1144284373. 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. Garretson go to medical school?

Dr. Garretson attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Garretson have?

Dr. Garretson has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Garretson do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garretson 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

Is Dr. Garretson's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Garretson. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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