Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey H. Charen accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey H. Charen may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jeffrey H. Charen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 240 Original Medicare patients and 6,375 services for Jeffrey H. Charen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey H. Charen's NPI number?
- 1891777942. 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 Jeffrey H. Charen, 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 | 240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,375 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)4,500 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)426 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)252 services
- Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg (J0665)242 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)231 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety20%
Hospitals where Jeffrey H. Charen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey H. Charen 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.
- JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey H. Charen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 205 May StEdison, NJ 08837
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Edison
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edison, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891777942 |
| 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