Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles McDowell, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Virginia, MN

  • NPI 1699726174
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8373 Unity Dr
Virginia, MN 557924005
(218) 748-7480

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2020
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #44457

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699726174. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,684
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$50,582
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 3,075 33 $0
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 388 193 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 201 118 $8
85610 Blood test, clotting time 185 15 $4
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 164 75 $87
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 107 17 $1
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 84 68 $3
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 64 42 $124
81003 Automated urinalysis test 59 55 $2
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 41 41 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 43× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$135
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $54.08
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $48.69
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $16.66
Amgen Inc. 1 $15.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$135

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,985
Patients
778
Total drug cost
$56,747
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 387 103 $5,744
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 315 84 $7,254
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 281 71 $6,692
Lisinopril Generic 260 69 $3,897
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 255 58 $5,136
Losartan Potassium Generic 226 59 $4,028
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 219 57 $5,348
Omeprazole Generic 186 48 $3,633
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 150 43 $1,220
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 129 43 $4,211

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles McDowell's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles McDowell practices Family Medicine Physician in Virginia, MN.
Where does Dr. Charles McDowell practice?
Dr. Charles McDowell practices at 8373 Unity Dr, Virginia, MN 557924005. Office phone: 2187487480.
What is Dr. Charles McDowell's NPI?
Dr. Charles McDowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699726174, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles McDowell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles McDowell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles McDowell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.