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Orthopedic Surgery

Charles H. Classen Jr., MD

Sees patients in Wilson, NC · Kinston, NC · Chapel Hill, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Charles H. Classen Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2303 Wellington Dr SW, Suite B, Wilson, NC 27893. Phone: (252) 243-6818. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles H. Classen Jr. had 68 Original Medicare patients and 573 services. NPI 1114039278. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2303 Wellington Dr SW, Suite B, Wilson, NC 27893 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (252) 243‑6818
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: UNC Physicians Network LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine · graduated 1966 (60 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles H. Classen Jr., 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 H. Classen Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles H. Classen Jr. 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 H. Classen Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 573 services for Charles H. Classen Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles H. Classen Jr.'s NPI number?
1114039278. 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 H. Classen Jr., 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 patients68
Services billed to Medicare573
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)262 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)81 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)55 services
  4. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)24 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)24 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles H. Classen Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles H. Classen Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UNC Physicians Network LLC998 clinicians in the group
  • Proactive Therapy of North Carolina Inc563 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Wilson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilson, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UNC Physicians Network LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduation year1966 (60 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1114039278
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Sources

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