Quick answers
- Does Charles Neal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles Neal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles Neal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 964 services for Charles Neal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles Neal's NPI number?
- 1053380683. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles Neal, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 964 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)364 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)230 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)86 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)61 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety15%
Hospitals where Charles Neal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles Neal at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterMattoon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140189
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles Neal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4117 S Water Tower Pl, Suite DMount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242‑4848
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Mount Vernon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053380683 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians