Christopher J Charbonnet, M.D.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Christopher J Charbonnet, M.D. has been part of the Glendale medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.55/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 48% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1665dNPPES updated 2021-10-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1530 E Chevy Chase Dr Suite 204, Glendale, CA 91206-4163
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.55/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better53.54%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+48.4 pts)
53.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
764
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
549
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,822
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $310k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
62 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Christopher J Charbonnet's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Oct 13, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
Po Box 5486, Orange, CA 92863-5486
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190201
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher J Charbonnet for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Glendale 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 Christopher J Charbonnet
NPI records show Dr. Charbonnet as active with telehealth listed in Glendale, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 241-7246.
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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Contact Christopher J Charbonnet
Practice Location
1530 E Chevy Chase Dr Suite 204, Glendale, CA 91206-4163
Mailing Address
Po Box 5486, Orange, CA 92863-5486
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