Dr Bernard R Charles, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Joliet, IL

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Dr Bernard R Charles, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Joliet, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Rehabilitation Specialists Of Illinois Llc and his current practice location is 301 Springfield Ave, Joliet, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 630-5119.

Dr Bernard R Charles is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036121755) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437309234.

Contact Information

Dr Bernard R Charles, MD
301 Springfield Ave,
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 630-5119
(815) 630-3126

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bernard R Charles
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience25 Years
Location301 Springfield Ave, Joliet, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bernard R Charles graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437309234
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/07/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719037456
  • Enrollment ID: I20090618000132

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bernard R Charles such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437309234NPI-NPPES
036121755OtherILSTATE LICENSED

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 036121755 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Presence Home Care JolietJoliet, ILHome health agency
Presence Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, ILHospital
Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersMorris, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rehabilitation Specialists Of Illinois Llc96384232474

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bernard R Charles allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRehabilitation Specialists Of Illinois Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245705177
PECOS PAC ID: 9638423247
Enrollment ID: O20181119001321

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bernard R Charles is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bernard R Charles, MD
Po Box 53,
Wheaton, IL 60187-0053

Ph: (815) 630-5119		Dr Bernard R Charles, MD
301 Springfield Ave,
Joliet, IL 60435

Ph: (815) 630-5119

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