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- 8373 Unity Dr, Virginia, MN 55792
About Dr. Mcdowell
Charles S. McDowell, MD is a healthcare provider in Virginia, MN specializing in family medicine. Charles trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 916 Medicare patients across 4,433 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. This provider record is associated with NPI 1699726174.
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
- (218) 748-7480
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8373 UNITY DR
Virginia, MN 55792
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,433 services · 916 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
367 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
32 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
32 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
36 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Virginia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 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 MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. McDowell specialize in?
Dr. McDowell is a family doctor in Virginia, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. McDowell located?
Dr. McDowell is listed at 8373 Unity Dr, Virginia, MN 55792. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McDowell's phone number?
The number on file is (218) 748-7480. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McDowell's NPI number?
Dr. McDowell's National Provider Identifier is 1699726174. 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. McDowell go to medical school?
Dr. McDowell attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. McDowell been practicing?
Dr. McDowell has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. McDowell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McDowell performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. McDowell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McDowell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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