Nicole J Charles, PAC

Medical Physician Assistant

Nicole J Charles is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Waconia, MN with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(952) 442-2191Waconia, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Nicole J Charles, PAC has practiced medical for 19+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 19+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 73 Physician Assistant providers in MNSee all Physician Assistant in Waconia19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1888dNPPES updated 2021-03-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN 55387-1752

Fax: (952) 974-3201
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.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.26%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

4.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.7%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota

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

Medicare Patients

165

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

106

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

329

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $18k

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 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
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+15%)37%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+12%)34%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 22, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4729 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345-2634

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Nicole J Charles

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole J Charles for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waconia 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 Nicole J Charles

Dr. Charles is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waconia, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 442-2191.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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