Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Oehrlein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Oehrlein 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 R. Oehrlein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 295 Original Medicare patients and 1,870 services for Charles R. Oehrlein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Oehrlein's NPI number?
- 1326031451. 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 R. Oehrlein, 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 | 295 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,870 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)555 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)271 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)174 services
- Biopsy of fingernail or toenail (11755)162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)141 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes46%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Oehrlein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2321 John Hawkins Pkwy, Suite 121Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 271‑7620
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Hoover
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoover, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326031451 |
| 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
- 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