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Dermatology

Charles J. Hammer Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Berlin, NH · Littleton, NH · Lebanon, NH … · New Hampshire, Vermont

Summary

Dr. Charles J. Hammer Iii, MD is a dermatologist at 1 Medical Ctr Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756. Phone: (603) 650-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles J. Hammer Iii had 1,043 Original Medicare patients and 3,437 services. NPI 1063456226. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles J. Hammer Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Charles J. Hammer Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles J. Hammer Iii 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 J. Hammer Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,043 Original Medicare patients and 3,437 services for Charles J. Hammer Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles J. Hammer Iii's NPI number?
1063456226. 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 J. Hammer Iii, 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 patients1,043
Services billed to Medicare3,437
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,188 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,025 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)373 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)114 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)107 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 pressure61%
  • High cholesterol57%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes18%
  • Ischemic heart disease15%
  • Anxiety15%

Hospitals where Charles J. Hammer Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles J. Hammer Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles J. Hammer Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles J. Hammer Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic1,472 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Lebanon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lebanon, NH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063456226
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians