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Merl A. Charles, MD PHD

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About Dr. Charles

Merl A. Charles, MD PHD is a healthcare provider in San Francisco, CA specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. This provider record is associated with NPI 1023152055.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1967

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 22463CurrentExpires Mar 2027Since 1972
NPINational Provider Identifier
1023152055Issued 2007

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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 is Dr. Charles's specialty?

Dr. Charles is an endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Charles?

Dr. Charles is listed at 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Charles?

The number on file is (415) 476-1517. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Charles?

Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier is 1023152055. 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

What is Dr. Charles's medical education?

Dr. Charles attended Other, graduating in 1967. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Charles have?

Dr. Charles has 59 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1967, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

Is Dr. Charles's profile verified?

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

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