Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Scales, MD

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1497921175
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
40 Medicine Cir, Room 1571
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-1999
fax (919) 684-4611

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 6, 2013
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A115214
Medicaid
CA #1497921175

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497921175. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
117
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$8,444
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 36 $93
74420 Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 28 21 $23
52332 Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 17 13 $108
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 15 $63
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 14 13 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
74
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$14,321
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Finasteride Generic 35 15 $535
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 24 0 $342
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 15 0 $13,444

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Scales's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Scales practices Urology Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Charles Scales practice?
Dr. Charles Scales practices at 40 Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196841999.
What is Dr. Charles Scales's NPI?
Dr. Charles Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497921175, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Scales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Scales accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Scales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent (HCPCS 74420); Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope (HCPCS 52332). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.