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Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD

(1429 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Professional interests include: fibromyalgia, colitis, arthritis, and more.

3901 W. Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 316-4606

Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD is an internist in Norfolk, NE specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD is affiliated with Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. and Yankton Medical Clinic.

Office Locations

1414 N 13th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 316-4606

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Yankton Medical Clinic

3901 W. Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 844-8110

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Some issues Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

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

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

immunization

vaccines

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD performed more A1C test, blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines 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 Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2012 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

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

aspiration	27
blood draw	1001
diabetes management	76
doctor visit	2185
ear procedures	11
hospital care	71
injections	27
inpatient care	71
lab tests	540
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nursing home care	123
preventive care	264
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
vaccines	188
X-rays	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2013 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

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

aspiration	46
blood draw	1018
diabetes management	161
doctor visit	2444
hospital care	74
injections	46
inpatient care	74
lab tests	743
nursing home care	135
preventive care	381
thoracic (chest) imaging	30
vaccines	220
X-rays	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	179
Less than 65	99

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2014 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

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

aspiration	48
blood draw	1005
diabetes management	212
doctor visit	2300
hospital care	38
injections	48
inpatient care	38
lab tests	722
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nursing home care	178
preventive care	432
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
skin procedures	20
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
vaccines	220
X-rays	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	196
Less than 65	107

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

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

aspiration	49
blood draw	955
diabetes management	248
doctor visit	2209
ear procedures	20
hospital care	50
injections	49
inpatient care	50
lab tests	728
nursing home care	219
preventive care	502
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
skin procedures	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	22
vaccines	254
X-rays	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	748
Female	1204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1902
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	678
From 75 to 84	580
85 and over	470
Less than 65	224

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

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

aspiration	65
blood draw	977
diabetes management	348
doctor visit	2381
ear procedures	21
injections	65
lab tests	2089
nursing home care	261
preventive care	834
thyroid function tests	193
vaccines	234

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	982
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	251
Less than 65	113

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

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

aspiration	53
blood draw	923
diabetes management	408
doctor visit	2180
injections	53
lab tests	3081
nursing home care	358
preventive care	1122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
thyroid function tests	317
vaccines	247

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	599

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	956
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	248
Less than 65	95

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

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

aspiration	41
blood draw	1090
diabetes management	453
doctor visit	2318
injections	41
lab tests	3477
nursing home care	331
preventive care	1212
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41
skin procedures	41
thyroid function tests	356
vaccines	212

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	577

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	208
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and nursing home care.

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

aspiration	52
blood draw	692
diabetes management	357
doctor visit	2205
injections	52
lab tests	2207
nursing home care	467
preventive care	929
thyroid function tests	214
vaccines	241

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	980
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	228
Less than 65	75

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2020 were nursing home care, lab tests, preventive care and blood draw.

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

aspiration	43
blood draw	359
diabetes management	160
doctor visit	1856
injections	43
lab tests	379
nursing home care	603
preventive care	361
vaccines	201

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	870
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	193
Less than 65	62

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2021 were nursing home care, blood draw, lab tests and preventive care.

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

aspiration	14
blood draw	393
diabetes management	190
doctor visit	1663
injections	14
lab tests	374
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nursing home care	437
preventive care	323
spinal procedures	14
vaccines	133
X-rays	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	757
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	151
Less than 65	52

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE during 2022 were nursing home care, blood draw, lab tests and preventive care.

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

aspiration	19
blood draw	404
diabetes management	183
doctor visit	1415
injections	19
lab tests	344
nursing home care	431
preventive care	274
vaccines	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	146
Less than 65	35

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD treated as an internist in Norfolk, NE were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and nursing home care.

aspiration	41
blood draw	801
diabetes management	254
doctor visit	2105
ear procedures	17
hospital care	58
injections	41
inpatient care	58
lab tests	1334
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nursing home care	322
preventive care	603
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
skin procedures	23
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
thyroid function tests	270
vaccines	203
X-rays	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	897
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	281
85 and over	206
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	346

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

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C.

Yankton Medical Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 1429 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Norfolk, NE.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,136 FARXIGA $592	SYMBICORT $387	CRESTOR $209	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $143	BYDUREON WEEKLY $124	Other $681
Pfizer Inc.	$1,937 ELIQUIS $230	COLOGUARD $125	NURTEC ODT $123	COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $99	LYRICA $70	Other $1,289
ModernaTX, Inc.	$1,720 $1,720
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,558 RYBELSUS $345	Victoza $299	Ozempic $297	Tresiba $274	NovoLog $141	Other $202
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,553 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $332	SYNJARDY $263	TRIJARDY XR $209	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $180	GLYXAMBI $144	Other $424
Other	$10,783 XARELTO $684	INVOKANA $487	JARDIANCE $368	NURTEC ODT $354	Repatha $348	Other $8,542

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,089
Travel and Lodging	$1,979
Education	$599
Gift	$20

Research Payments

Dr. Charles Harper JR., MD has received 3729 research payments totaling $20,453,641.

Biography

Before completing his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Charles Harper attended medical school at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Harper include fibromyalgia, asthma, and arthritis. Patient ratings for Dr. Harper average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Harper is affiliated with Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C..