Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Bugg, M.D., PH.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Pasadena, CA

  • NPI 1144690777
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 911256897
(626) 397-5116
Additional location
1200 N State St, LAC USC Medical Ctr, Gme Office, Clinic Tower A7D
Los Angeles, CA 900331029
(323) 226-6667
fax (323) 226-6454
Additional location
3201 S Water St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 715-3000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 28, 2021
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A137987

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144690777. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
751
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$81,593
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 276 246 $9
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 155 153 $181
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 108 105 $222
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 63 62 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 54 52 $182
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 31 $139
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $180
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 25 13 $16
93042 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 12 12 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$187
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, Inc. 1 $187.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$187

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
116
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$1,520
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 18 15 $556
Cefdinir Generic 17 17 $329
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 15 15 $140
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 15 15 $229
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 15 $30
Prednisone Generic 13 13 $38
Azithromycin Generic 12 12 $106
Cephalexin Generic 11 11 $91

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Bugg's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Bugg practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. Charles Bugg practice?
Dr. Charles Bugg practices at 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 911256897. Office phone: 6263975116.
What is Dr. Charles Bugg's NPI?
Dr. Charles Bugg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144690777, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Bugg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Bugg accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Bugg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.