Dr. Aaron Charles, MD
Westminster, MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charles, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Westminster, MD?
Dr. Aaron Charles, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Westminster, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Charles graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Charles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office at (410) 871-8000.
Where did Dr. Charles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hospital | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana -- | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Charles board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Charles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Charles speak?
Dr. Charles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Charles typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Charles diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Charles. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Charles typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Charles may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Charles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 871-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Westminster, MD?
Dr. Charles in Westminster, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Jai Medical Systems
Johns Hopkins Health System
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Charles' office located?
What is Dr. Charles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174549240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charles
What is Dr. Aaron Charles's specialty?
Dr. Charles is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Westminster, MD.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Aaron Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Frederick Health Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Aaron Charles accepting new patients in Westminster, MD?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Charles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aaron Charles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (410) 871-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aaron Charles?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (410) 871-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aaron Charles have?
Dr. Aaron Charles is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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