Dr. Mark E. Chariker, MD

Dr. Chariker practices at Kentucky Center for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Chariker's NPI, 1194724997, was assigned on July 14, 2005. Dr. Chariker graduated from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1983. Dr. Chariker holds Kentucky license 29607.

Dr. Chariker's primary practice is Kentucky Center for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, at 222 S 1st St, Louisville, KY 40202-5404. The practice phone is (502) 568-4800.

Dr. Chariker's primary practice is Kentucky Center for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Chariker is also affiliated with Norton Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chariker to 3 more hospitals, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Chariker practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is Dr. Chariker's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0122X. Dr. Chariker is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Chariker's licenses on file in 5 states: Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Virginia and South Carolina.

Dmand AI lists breast reconstruction, cancerous skin growth removal and head wound among the conditions Dr. Chariker treats.

CMS data shows 111 Medicare services from Dr. Chariker across 7 procedure codes in 2024, for 62 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $24,171 for them.

CMS counts 62 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chariker in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 35 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 69% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 1.24, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Chariker's median patient age at 14, with 60% women.

In 2024, Dr. Chariker wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims for 30 patients. 68% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 11 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $66 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 20 claims across 1 drug.

Dr. Chariker accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 59 procedures of melanoma (skin cancer) excision by Dr. Chariker, more than 88% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Mastectomy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal or shaving of skin growth: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 12 papers to Dr. Chariker, published from 2011 to 2012. 2011 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy, Wound Healing and Wounds and Injuries. Dr. Chariker has published most often in J Craniofac Surg. Dr. Chariker's most frequent co-authors are Thomas M. Moriarty, MD, PhD, Scott Joseph Rapp, MD and Karen K. Moeller, MD.

CMS Open Payments shows 150 general payments to Dr. Chariker from 24 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 42% of the total. Smith & Nephew, Inc. paid the most, $44,651.

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Chariker.

Dr. Chariker graduated from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1983. Dr. Chariker is a member of ACS and ASPS.

Dr. Chariker is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.