Quick answers
- Does Charles Sale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles Sale 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 Sale see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 69 services for Charles Sale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles Sale's NPI number?
- 1174551055. 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 Sale, 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 | 69 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)22 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)22 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Charles Sale works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles Sale 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.
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles Sale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8001 Youree Dr, Suite 300Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 212‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles Sale as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- WK Pierremont Womens Clinic3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in WK Pierremont Womens Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174551055 |
| 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