Charlotte Charfen, MD
Charlotte Charfen is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Kapaau, HI with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Patients across HI can see Charlotte Charfen, MD in person in Kapaau or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better39.7%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-43.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
25
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $188k
Percentile rankings compared against 262 reporting peers in Hawaii.
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.
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
5665 New Northside Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30328-5831
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Charlotte Charfen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charlotte Charfen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Kapaau 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 Charlotte Charfen
NPI records show Dr. Charfen as active with telehealth listed in Kapaau, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 726-2461.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charlotte Charfen
Practice Location
54-3858 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755
Mailing Address
5665 New Northside Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30328-5831
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