Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Joels, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1497770283
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2108 E 3Rd St, Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 374042600
(423) 267-0466
fax (423) 757-0770 - Mailing address
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979 E 3Rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 18, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0129X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #MD43533 · Tennessee #43533
- Medicaid (3)
- AL #621658774 · TN #3001715 · GA #828451186A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497770283. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,033
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$227,862
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 472 | 357 | $52 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 201 | 181 | $84 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 165 | 160 | $173 | |
93922 |
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 99 | 92 | $58 | |
93970 |
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 95 | 92 | $31 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 70 | 70 | $36 | |
93923 |
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 68 | 68 | $112 | |
93979 |
Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 63 | 61 | $96 | |
93971 |
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 57 | 56 | $20 | |
93978 |
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | 55 | 53 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Chattanooga Vascular Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 126. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,659
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 4 | $315.31 | |
| Silk Road Medical, INC. | 1 | $294.77 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 2 | $284.52 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $223.59 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $161.03 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 1 | $142.70 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $120.00 | |
| Penumbra, INC. | 1 | $72.81 | |
| Imperative Care, INC | 1 | $29.95 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $14.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
438
Patients
158
Total drug cost
$46,538
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 131 | 55 | $1,747 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 90 | 18 | $2,183 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 68 | 47 | $239 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 55 | 14 | $41,441 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 36 | 11 | $370 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 18 | 0 | $106 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 15 | 13 | $53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $110 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $290 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Joels's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Joels practices Vascular Surgery Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Charles Joels practice?
Dr. Charles Joels practices at 2108 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374042600. Office phone: 4232670466.
What is Dr. Charles Joels's NPI?
Dr. Charles Joels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497770283, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Joels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Joels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Joels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.