Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Lawson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Lawson 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. Lawson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 274 Original Medicare patients and 946 services for Charles R. Lawson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Lawson's NPI number?
- 1639158470. 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. Lawson, 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 | 274 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 946 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)300 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)155 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)152 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Charles R. Lawson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles R. Lawson 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.
- University Health SystemSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450213
- UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research HoSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670335
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Lawson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8300 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 450‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Lawson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio1,297 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639158470 |
| 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