Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Klar, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1326497447
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14 Medical Park Ste 350, Emergency Medicine Department
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-3790
fax (803) 434-3946

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #LL39480

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326497447. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
729
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$107,624
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 339 283 $171
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 165 150 $117
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 96 59 $103
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 86 80 $203
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 43 40 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 74 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$57
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 2 $39.49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $17.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$57

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
729
Patients
714
Total drug cost
$5,899
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 156 151 $403
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 91 89 $142
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 73 72 $1,052
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 64 61 $725
Ibuprofen Generic 64 63 $130
Cephalexin Generic 41 41 $248
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 35 35 $125
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 34 33 $212
Azithromycin Generic 32 32 $180
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 32 32 $107

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Klar's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Klar practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Charles Klar practice?
Dr. Charles Klar practices at 14 Medical Park Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29203. Office phone: 8034343790.
What is Dr. Charles Klar's NPI?
Dr. Charles Klar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326497447, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Klar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Klar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Klar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99292). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.