Quick answers
- Does Charles W. Browning Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles W. Browning 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 W. Browning Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 143 services for Charles W. Browning Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles W. Browning Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1295302024. 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 W. Browning 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 patients | 58 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 143 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)44 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)42 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)21 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)11 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 cholesterol69%
- Diabetes53%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Charles W. Browning Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles W. Browning Jr. 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.
- Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles W. Browning Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 991 W Hudson BlvdGastonia, NC 28052 (704) 853‑5079
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles W. Browning Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gaston Family Health Services Inc98 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Gastonia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gaston Family Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295302024 |
| 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