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Family Practice

Charles J. Thompson, MD

Works at hospitals in Decatur, AL · Sheffield, AL · Florence, AL … · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Charles J. Thompson, MD is a family doctor at 1120 S Jackson Hwy, Suite 300, Sheffield, AL 35660. Phone: (256) 415-4005. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles J. Thompson had 601 Original Medicare patients and 14,149 services. NPI 1164781373. 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. Thompson, 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. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles J. Thompson 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. Thompson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 601 Original Medicare patients and 14,149 services for Charles J. Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles J. Thompson's NPI number?
1164781373. 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. Thompson, 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 patients601
Services billed to Medicare14,149
Different services or procedures141
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,171 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)877 services
  3. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)863 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)852 services
  5. Automated urinalysis test (81003)790 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety31%

Hospitals where Charles J. Thompson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles J. Thompson 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.

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010085
  • Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
  • North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010006
  • North Alabama Shoals HospitalMuscle Shoals, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010157
  • Russellville HospitalRussellville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010158

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Medical Associates of the Shoals, P.C.24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Sheffield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sheffield, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Medical Associates of the Shoals, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164781373
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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