Quick answers
- Does Charles J. Girard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles J. Girard 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 J. Girard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,116 Original Medicare patients and 3,882 services for Charles J. Girard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles J. Girard's NPI number?
- 1659540219. 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 J. Girard, 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 | 2,116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,882 |
| Different services or procedures | 128 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)758 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)496 services
- Screening mammography (77067)495 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)226 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)217 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%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety39%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Charles J. Girard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles J. Girard 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.
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
- CaroMont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340032
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles J. Girard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2345 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865‑0077
- 2525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834‑2000
- 451 E Charlotte AveMt Holly, NC 28120 (980) 834‑2297
- 620 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 106Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864‑4378
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles J. Girard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gaston Radiology PA30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Gastonia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gaston Radiology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659540219 |
| 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