Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Stafford, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1548282601
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1401 Harrodsburg RD, Bldg A Ste 450
Lexington, KY 405043751
(859) 373-0215
fax (859) 373-0235
Mailing address
1451 Harrodsburg RD, Ste D304
Lexington, KY 405043773

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 27, 2018
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #24728
Medicaid (3)
KY #64247281 · KY #7100143740 · KY #7100144720

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548282601. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
565
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$60,992
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 308 198 $84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 180 125 $119
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $205
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 31 26 $166
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Lexington Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$34
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $18.95
Amgen INC. 1 $15.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$34

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,308
Patients
662
Total drug cost
$33,492
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metolazone Generic 252 67 $13,396
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 250 71 $1,565
Allopurinol Generic 246 65 $2,785
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 218 57 $2,834
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 190 49 $1,402
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 189 53 $3,007
Clonidine Hcl Generic 169 45 $1,131
Carvedilol Generic 141 41 $1,171
Spironolactone Generic 140 42 $1,462
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide (Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide) Brand 138 43 $1,114

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Stafford's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Stafford practices Nephrology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Charles Stafford practice?
Dr. Charles Stafford practices at 1401 Harrodsburg RD, Lexington, KY 405043751. Office phone: 8593730215.
What is Dr. Charles Stafford's NPI?
Dr. Charles Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548282601, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Stafford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Stafford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Stafford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.