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Gastroenterology

Charles L. Menz, MD

Works at hospitals in Ventura, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Charles L. Menz, MD is a gastroenterologist at 147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA 93003. Phone: (805) 652-5011. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles L. Menz had 823 Original Medicare patients and 2,715 services. NPI 1447286141. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA 93003 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (805) 652‑5011
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura
  • Group practice: Community Memorial Health System (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Utah School Of Medicine · graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles L. Menz, 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 L. Menz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Menz 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 L. Menz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 823 Original Medicare patients and 2,715 services for Charles L. Menz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles L. Menz's NPI number?
1447286141. 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 L. Menz, 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 patients823
Services billed to Medicare2,715
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)395 services
  2. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)254 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)216 services
  4. Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)213 services
  5. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)195 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%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Depression27%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Charles L. Menz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles L. Menz 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Menz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Community Memorial Health System185 clinicians in the group
  • Covington Menz Lyche and Lin Medical GP9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in California →

Other gastroenterologists in Ventura

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Community Memorial Health System

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447286141
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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