Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Canver, MD, MBA

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Fargo, ND

  • NPI 1477855450
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3000 32Nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 581036132
(701) 364-8000
fax (573) 302-2268
Mailing address
1702 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 581034940

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2023
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Dakota #19268 · Indiana #01060317A · New Hampshire #8603

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477855450. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
139
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$49,720
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 44 41 $164
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 40 40 $173
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 23 23 $14
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 19 19 $1,603
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 13 13 $368

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Fargo Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,094
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 6 $1,093.72

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$995
Food and Beverage
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$287
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 14 0 $287

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Canver's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Canver practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Fargo, ND.
Where does Dr. Charles Canver practice?
Dr. Charles Canver practices at 3000 32Nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 581036132. Office phone: 7013648000.
What is Dr. Charles Canver's NPI?
Dr. Charles Canver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477855450, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Canver accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Canver accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Canver commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.