2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1871586727 M.D.
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CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
540
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128

What the federal data shows

CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. filed 540 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama.

540
Part D claims, 2023

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CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

540 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2005

NPI 1871586727

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

540 322% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Alabama

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 201 SIVLEY RD SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 533-1077. NPI 1871586727 was issued on 08/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEWTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 540 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

201 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1871586727
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/25/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

540
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
694
Total Day Supply
19,044
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
278 (51.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.37
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
102
Alprazolam
52
Gabapentin
42
Fentanyl
30
Xtampza Er
Oxycodone Myristate
26
Hydromorphone Hcl
22
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Lorazepam
19
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
18
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s 540 claims are above the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NEWTON.

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. wrote 540 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. located?
CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. is located at 201 SIVLEY RD SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 533-1077.
What is CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871586727, issued on 08/25/2005.
Does CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. had 278 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.5%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Alprazolam, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES NEWTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 540 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES NEWTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1871586727 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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