Quick answers
- Does Clifford A. Char accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifford A. Char 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 Clifford A. Char see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 304 services for Clifford A. Char. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifford A. Char's NPI number?
- 1598786212. 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 Clifford A. Char, 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 304 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)32 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)29 services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)22 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)19 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)14 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Heart failure38%
- Atrial fibrillation38%
Hospitals where Clifford A. Char works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifford A. Char 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.
- Providence St. Joseph HospitalOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050069
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifford A. Char is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 W Stewart DrOrange, CA 92868 (714) 744‑8700
- 455 S Main StOrange, CA 92868 (714) 532‑8406
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifford A. Char as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allied Anesthesia Medical Group Inc191 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Orange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orange, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allied Anesthesia Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598786212 |
| 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