Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Friel, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Charlottesville, VA

  • NPI 1356410971
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1215 Lee St Fl 1
Charlottesville, VA 229080816
(434) 243-9971
fax (434) 982-1024
Mailing address
Po Box 9007
Charlottesville, VA 229069007

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2017
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101231279

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356410971. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
233
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$18,547
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 56 56 $5
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 44 35 $52
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 37 $176
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 34 34 $129
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 23 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 18 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Charlottesville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
163
Patients
162
Total drug cost
$2,628
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 65 64 $1,102
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 28 28 $22
Metronidazole Generic 25 25 $39
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 18 18 $1,178
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 14 14 $83
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 13 13 $204

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Friel's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Friel practices Surgery Physician in Charlottesville, VA.
Where does Dr. Charles Friel practice?
Dr. Charles Friel practices at 1215 Lee St Fl 1, Charlottesville, VA 229080816. Office phone: 4342439971.
What is Dr. Charles Friel's NPI?
Dr. Charles Friel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356410971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Friel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Friel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Friel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45330); Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45378). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.