Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Dushack Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Dushack Iii 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. Dushack Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 406 Original Medicare patients and 2,302 services for Charles R. Dushack Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Dushack Iii's NPI number?
- 1518167428. 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. Dushack Iii, 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 | 406 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,302 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)910 services
- Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less (11305)465 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)429 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)146 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)85 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Charles R. Dushack Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles R. Dushack Iii 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.
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
- Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100018
- Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100286
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Dushack Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9400 Gladiolus Dr, Suite 300Fort Myers, FL 33908 (724) 309‑7944
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Dushack Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Apex Foot and Ankle Center2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Fort Myers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Myers, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518167428 |
| 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