Charles Marler, M.D.

Family Medicine

(406) 731-8888Great Falls, MT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Charles Marler, M.D. has been part of the Great Falls medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Montana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 59 Family Medicine providers in MTSee all Family Medicine in Great Falls33+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 758dNPPES updated 2024-04-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1401 25th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405-5183

Fax: (406) 731-8888
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

80.47/100

Montana avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.31%

Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

4.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.1%

Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana

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

Medicare Patients

351

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

356

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

9,075

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $688k

Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.

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 Arthritis.

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
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$457 received from industry

21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Charles Marler'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 · 1993

    Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 7, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1993)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Charles Marler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Charles Marler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Great Falls 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 Charles Marler

Dr. Marler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Great Falls, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 731-8888.

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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