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Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: arteriovenous malformation (AVM), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), subarachnoid block, and more.
30065 Business Center Drive Unit 3
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD is a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

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Office Locations

25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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30065 Business Center Drive Unit 3
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
(301) 290-0395
(301) 290-0396
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Some issues Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

  • Blockages and narrowing
  • Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
  • Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
  • Kidney artery conditions
  • Aorta artery conditions
  • Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

  • Insomnia
  • Sleep apnea
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • Sleep walking
  • REM sleep behavior disorder
  • Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

EKG rhythm strip

In 2023, Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD performed more EKG rhythm strip procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nerve conduction studies

By Affordability:

EKG rhythm strip
electrocardiogram
evoked potential test
somatosensory evoked potential test
vascular studies

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for EKG rhythm strip, electrocardiogram (EKG), evoked potential test, somatosensory evoked potential test, and vascular studies 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 C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, cardiac procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 203
diagnostic procedures 1735
doctor visit 884
electroencephalography (EEG) 81
evoked potential test 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, cardiac procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 121
diagnostic procedures 141
doctor visit 898
electroencephalography (EEG) 121
evoked potential test 120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 37
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Dementia 19
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test, cardiac procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 100
diagnostic procedures 137
doctor visit 828
electroencephalography (EEG) 100
evoked potential test 132

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 318
Black 45
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 35
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 39
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test, electroencephalography (EEG) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 138
diagnostic procedures 177
doctor visit 1042
electroencephalography (EEG) 140
evoked potential test 157

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 388
Female 492
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 752
Black 106
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 360
From 75 to 84 266
85 and over 106
Less than 65 148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 39
Dementia 17
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2016 were evoked potential test, electroencephalography (EEG), cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 173
diagnostic procedures 173
doctor visit 1066
electroencephalography (EEG) 174
evoked potential test 216

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 206
Female 273
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 414
Black 53
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 197
From 75 to 84 146
85 and over 58
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2016

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 42
Dementia 21
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2017 were evoked potential test, diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 162
diagnostic procedures 196
doctor visit 1128
electroencephalography (EEG) 164
evoked potential test 216

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 221
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 429
Black 60
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 213
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 59
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 42
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2018 were evoked potential test, diagnostic procedures, cardiac procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 158
diagnostic procedures 192
doctor visit 1036
electroencephalography (EEG) 158
evoked potential test 224

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 280
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 424
Black 51
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 61
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 42
Dementia 20
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2019 were evoked potential test, diagnostic procedures, cardiac procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 160
diagnostic procedures 205
doctor visit 1069
electroencephalography (EEG) 160
evoked potential test 249
vascular procedures 58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 268
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 425
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 62
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 45
Dementia 21
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2020 were evoked potential test, diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 134
diagnostic procedures 158
doctor visit 890
electroencephalography (EEG) 134
evoked potential test 191
vascular procedures 144

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 197
Female 268
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 395
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 54
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2020

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Dementia 20
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, evoked potential test and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 121
diagnostic procedures 175
doctor visit 818
electroencephalography (EEG) 121
evoked potential test 125
vascular procedures 132

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 183
Female 247
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 358
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 47
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2021

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 41
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, evoked potential test and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 114
diagnostic procedures 197
doctor visit 849
electroencephalography (EEG) 114
evoked potential test 147
vascular procedures 168

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Male 185
Female 245
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 355
Black 56
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 153
85 and over 55
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 45
Dementia 17
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD treated as a neurologist in Leonardtown, MD were diagnostic procedures, evoked potential test, cardiac procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

cardiac procedures 144
diagnostic procedures 316
doctor visit 955
electroencephalography (EEG) 133
evoked potential test 162
vascular procedures 125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD.

Gender
Female 248
Male 196
Ethnicity
Black / African American 48
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 378
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 52
75 to 84 143
Less than 65 62
65 to 74 187

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

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 38
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center (1993)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD has an average of 1.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Leonardtown, MD. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $63 NAMENDA XR
$31 		VRAYLAR
$18 		NAMZARIC
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $63

Research Payments

Dr. Charles C. Reel, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $80,216.

Biography

Dr. Charles Reel's medical specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). After attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Reel completed his residency training at Georgetown University Medical Center. His areas of expertise include video EEG, ambulatory EEG, and restless leg syndrome. His average rating from his patients is 1.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health.

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