Charlene Marie Fares, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Charlene Marie Fares is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 241-5111Saint Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Charlene Marie Fares, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 11+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 2015), she has been practicing for over 11 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 120 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in Saint Paul11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1390dNPPES updated 2022-08-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

310 Smith Ave N Ste 300, Saint Paul, MN 55102-2383

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

83.53/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

12.23%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)

12.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.9%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

74

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

101

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

613

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $301k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+44%)65%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.0k received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Charlene Marie Fares's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Keck School of Medicine of Usc

  2. Board certified · Aug 1, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in Saint PaulAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Charlene Marie Fares

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Charlene Marie Fares for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Saint Paul required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charlene Marie Fares

Dr. Fares is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 241-5111.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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