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- 12266 Depaul Dr., Suite 305, Bridgeton, MO 63044
About Dr. Charles
Based in Bridgeton, MO, Thomas B. Charles, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Thomas graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 259 Medicare patients across 294 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist, and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes. NPI 1629012042 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
- (314) 770-0991
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12266 DEPAUL DR. SUITE 305
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
294 services · 259 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
51 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
44 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
37 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 4
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.
Other general surgeons in Bridgeton 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Thomas B. Charles's specialty?
Thomas B. Charles is a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas B. Charles?
Thomas B. Charles is listed at 12266 Depaul Dr. Suite 305, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas B. Charles?
The number on file is (314) 770-0991. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas B. Charles's NPI number?
Thomas B. Charles's National Provider Identifier is 1629012042. 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 Thomas B. Charles's education?
Thomas B. Charles attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas B. Charles been practicing?
Thomas B. Charles has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas B. Charles known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas B. Charles performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas B. Charles confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas B. Charles. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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