41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charles, Hospitalist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Joseph Charles, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Charles graduated from University Of Aberdeen, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Maricopa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Charles is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office at (480) 301-8000.
Where did Dr. Charles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maricopa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Resident - Eighteen Months Family Practice, Six Months Pediatric Residency including neonatal intensive care for two months Six Months Residency in OB-GYN.: Joyce Green Hospital, Dartford, England | Maricopa Medical Center | Maricopa Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Aberdeen, Faculty Of Medicine | University of Aberdeen / College Medicine And Medical Sciences | University Of Aberdeen, Faculty Of Medicine | University of Aberdeen School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Charles board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph 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
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Charles treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Charles perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Charles may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Charles' office.
Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 301-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Charles in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1780666438.
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. Joseph Charles's specialty?
Dr. Charles is a Hospitalist near Phoenix, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Charles to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Joseph Charles accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Charles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Charles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (480) 301-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Charles?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (480) 301-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Charles have?
Dr. Joseph Charles is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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