Quick answers
- Does Charlotte N. Charfen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charlotte N. Charfen 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 Charlotte N. Charfen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 60 services for Charlotte N. Charfen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charlotte N. Charfen's NPI number?
- 1144264052. 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 Charlotte N. Charfen, 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 60 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)16 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)15 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Charlotte N. Charfen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charlotte N. Charfen 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.
- Kohala HospitalKapaau, HI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 121302
Practice locations
Addresses where Charlotte N. Charfen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 54-3858 Akoni Pule HwyKapaau, HI 96755 (808) 726‑2461
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other general practitioners in Hawaii
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hawaii — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144264052 |
| 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