Quick answers
- Does Nelson Charlie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson Charlie 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 Nelson Charlie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,224 Original Medicare patients and 4,940 services for Nelson Charlie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nelson Charlie's NPI number?
- 1811998982. 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 Nelson Charlie, 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 | 1,224 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,940 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,685 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,309 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)521 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)282 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)237 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelson Charlie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1800 SE 10th Ave, Suite 305Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 467‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelson Charlie as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nelson Charlie MD PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Ft Lauderdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ft Lauderdale, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811998982 |
| 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
- 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