Quick answers
- Does Charles J. Beischel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles J. Beischel 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. Beischel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 510 Original Medicare patients and 935 services for Charles J. Beischel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles J. Beischel's NPI number?
- 1417935834. 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. Beischel, 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 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 935 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)414 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)193 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)100 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)80 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)57 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Osteoporosis22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles J. Beischel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2270 Ashley Crossing Dr, Suite 100Charleston, SC 29414 (843) 556‑2357
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles J. Beischel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Center of Charleston5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Center of Charleston
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417935834 |
| 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