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 patients | 823 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,715 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- 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
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)254 services
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Community Memorial Hospital - VenturaVentura, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050394
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Menz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 147 N Brent StVentura, CA 93003 (805) 652‑5011
- 168 N Brent St, Suite 404Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 641‑6525
- 2721 E Main StVentura, CA 93003 (805) 667‑2841
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
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Ventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ventura, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Memorial Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Utah School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447286141 |
| 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