Active NPI 1295945681 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Youngho Ro , MD

Surgery • Joplin, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Ro, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Joplin, MO. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Dr. Ro delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 MERCY WAY.

Dr. Ro is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 Mercy Way

Joplin, MO 648044524

Telephone 4177814404

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Hospital Joplin Facility NPI 1700112745

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Joplin, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs -2.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Joplin, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ro (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Joplin Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$277.00	$151.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	37	$132.00	$83.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	38	$188.00	$117.44
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$339.00	$192.29
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	13	$129.00	$73.40
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	20	20	$2585.00	$645.20
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	18	$1394.00	$297.40
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	19	$46.00	$16.75
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	16	16	$1861.25	$416.68
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$264.00	$165.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$238.00	$121.88
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$350.00	$161.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$277.00	$156.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	31	$126.91	$84.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	42	$183.53	$116.53
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	28	28	$339.00	$207.01
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	25	25	$1846.36	$397.63
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	21	$252.26	$165.31
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	22	22	$2585.00	$670.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	11	$129.00	$75.98
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	17	16	$1394.00	$314.84
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	15	$46.00	$17.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$238.00	$124.96
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	14	$32.00	$13.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	105	105	$277.00	$154.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	55	$178.00	$120.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	24	$121.00	$85.33
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	30	30	$2585.00	$670.52
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$339.00	$209.60
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	25	$237.00	$170.47
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	26	26	$1394.00	$319.30
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	26	26	$46.00	$17.89
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	25	25	$32.00	$13.36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$350.00	$189.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	13	$129.00	$65.69
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	18	18	$1902.61	$356.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$264.18	$159.49
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	60	27	$184.00	$99.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	41	$170.00	$122.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	27	$115.79	$86.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$325.32	$211.38
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	34	33	$349.53	$192.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	26	$222.86	$172.23
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$2102.12	$401.51
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	17	17	$2585.00	$654.12
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	17	17	$46.00	$18.21
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$1394.00	$323.61
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	15	$32.00	$13.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$172.18	$106.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$249.00	$154.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	54	$161.00	$102.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	26	$110.00	$70.01
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	36	17	$184.00	$102.86
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	20	$349.00	$199.71
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	18	18	$2585.00	$708.83
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$308.00	$189.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$171.00	$101.81
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	16	$46.00	$18.59
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$1394.00	$335.97
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	13	$215.00	$139.37
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$2109.42	$409.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$238.00	$134.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	102	48	$129.00	$70.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$249.00	$156.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	69	$161.00	$101.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	41	$110.00	$69.91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	43	$238.00	$133.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$171.00	$99.20
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	23	$215.00	$138.24
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	13	$73.00	$36.91
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	18	18	$2585.00	$692.87
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$2102.12	$447.99
43264 Removal of stone from bile or pancreatic duct using an endoscope	14	13	$1199.14	$166.66
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$308.00	$184.86
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$807.00	$115.92
43262 Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$998.00	$61.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$242.68	$155.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	71	$156.25	$99.63
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	73	43	$129.00	$70.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	44	$105.20	$67.84
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	51	33	$73.00	$37.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	42	40	$238.00	$129.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$171.00	$100.98
43264 Removal of stone from bile or pancreatic duct using an endoscope	20	17	$1187.00	$138.07
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$173.00	$97.93
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	15	15	$2585.00	$676.71
43274 Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope	15	12	$1302.80	$388.97
74330 Placement of catheter of gallbladder and pancreas under imaging using an endoscope	14	13	$160.00	$44.34
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$2109.42	$468.98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	11	$214.33	$136.46
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$1394.00	$332.07
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$46.00	$18.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	152	49	$129.00	$68.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	103	$152.00	$99.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	117	117	$237.00	$152.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	48	$102.00	$67.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	64	59	$238.00	$129.65
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	47	27	$73.00	$37.66
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	27	27	$2585.00	$663.25
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$813.70	$151.72
43264 Removal of stone from bile or pancreatic duct using an endoscope	20	17	$1187.00	$89.44
43274 Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope	18	13	$1211.89	$370.47
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$2102.12	$472.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$171.00	$100.04
31600 Opening of windpipe through neck for insertion of breathing tube	13	13	$879.00	$388.33
74328 Radiological supervision and interpretation of insertion of catheter into biliary duct using an endoscope	12	11	$65.00	$34.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$173.00	$97.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2008025540

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc

100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 648044524

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2017

Registered at 100 MERCY WAY, JOPLIN, MO 648044524 (Tel: 4177814404)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2017

Registered at 100 MERCY WAY, JOPLIN, MO 648044524 (Tel: 4177814404)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 01, 2017

Recorded as CHARLES RO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 01, 2017

Surgery (License #2008025540 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active January 11, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 11, 2010

Registered at 2817 MCCLELLAND BLVD, STE 256, JOPLIN, MO 648041629 (Tel: 4177814404)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 11, 2010

Registered at 1701 W 26TH ST, SUITE B, JOPLIN, MO 648041513 (Tel: 4176278967)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 11, 2010

Recorded as CHARLES RO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 11, 2010

Surgery (License #2008025540 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295945681

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 23, 2007

Last Update: May 01, 2017

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 Mercy Way

Joplin, MO 648044524

Phone: 4177814404

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