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Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD

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(Charles H. Classen Jr., MD)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1966)

Professional interests include: hand problems, knee problems

701 Doctors Drive Suite G
Kinston, NC 28501

(252) 522-4446

Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD is an orthopedist in Kinston, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1966 and has 60 years of experience. Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Lenoir.

Office Locations

701 Doctors Drive Suite G
Kinston, NC 28501

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	541
doctor visit	1097
hip imaging	68
injections	569
musculoskeletal imaging	279
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	339

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	448
doctor visit	758
hip imaging	37
injections	467
musculoskeletal imaging	157
spinal procedures	50
X-rays	207

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	43
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	437
doctor visit	751
hip imaging	40
injections	465
musculoskeletal imaging	151
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	190

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	47
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	661
doctor visit	964
hip imaging	50
injections	688
musculoskeletal imaging	195
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	245

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	610

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	120
Less than 65	178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	622
doctor visit	986
hospital care	12
injections	648
inpatient care	12
musculoskeletal imaging	143
pelvic imaging	22
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	192

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	67
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	447
doctor visit	748
injections	472
musculoskeletal imaging	77
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	112

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	56
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	538
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	833
injections	570
musculoskeletal imaging	93
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	105

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	181
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	77
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	515
doctor visit	643
injections	536
musculoskeletal imaging	63
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	67
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
doctor visit	125
injections	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	24
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
doctor visit	193
injections	111
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	21
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	121
injections	66
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	23
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Kinston, NC were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	404
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	656
hip imaging	48
hospital care	12
injections	425
inpatient care	12
musculoskeletal imaging	120
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	151

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	209
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	100
85 and over	49
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1966. He completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1966)

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital (1968)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Lenoir

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kinston, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$95 Gel One $73	Gel One-Knees $11	Alps Hand $11
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$56 Journey II BCS $56
Mallinckrodt LLC	$14 OFIRMEV $14
Lilly USA, LLC	$11 FORTEO $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$175

Biography

Dr. Charles Classen's specialties are general practice and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. After completing medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Union Memorial Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. In his practice, Dr. Classen focuses on knee problems and hand problems. Dr. Classen has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Classen seems to honor UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, Coventry, and more. He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Kinston, NC.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles H. Classen JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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