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Dr. James A. Charles, MD

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Professional interests include: headache

956 Kennedy Boulevard
Bayonne, NJ 07002

(201) 854-6614

Dr. James A. Charles, MD is a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. James A. Charles, MD is affiliated with Holy Name Hospital.

Office Locations

8841 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047

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Holy Name Hospital

956 Kennedy Boulevard
Bayonne, NJ 07002

(201) 854-6614

(201) 858-1053

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Some issues Dr. James A. Charles, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“"They're making millions of dollars, and they're doing it at the cost of the patients and my time," said Dr. James Charles, a neurologist and associate professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.”—"A $250 scan could have saved his life. Here's how NJ can crack down on abusive insurers | Editorial", NJ.com, December 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2012 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	266
doctor visit	642
electroencephalography (EEG)	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	658
electroencephalography (EEG)	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	14
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	64
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	547
electroencephalography (EEG)	40
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	64
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	36
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	524
electroencephalography (EEG)	40

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	32
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	136
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	36
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG), minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	549
electroencephalography (EEG)	38
injections	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	60
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	507
electroencephalography (EEG)	42
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	56
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	35
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	450
electroencephalography (EEG)	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	53
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	39
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	397
electroencephalography (EEG)	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	43
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	44
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
electroencephalography (EEG)	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	36
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	344
electroencephalography (EEG)	28
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	33
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	25
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Charles, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Charles, MD treated as a neurologist in North Bergen, NJ were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), minimally invasive procedures and injections.

diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	473
electroencephalography (EEG)	33
injections	25
minimally invasive procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Charles, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	199
Hispanic	43
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	96
85 and over	51
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	90

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

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	30

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Charles, MD graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He completed residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James A. Charles, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Name Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James A. Charles, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James A. Charles, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in North Bergen, NJ.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-16

Top Doctor for Neurology, specializing in Headache medicine. EMG testing for my carpel tunnel. Great staff.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-12-27

Dr. Charles has cured me of my recurring migraines. He makes sense with his diagnosis. He has also cured both my daughters recurring headaches, and correctly diagnosed my teen with autism, which has led to great positive changes in his schooling. Be prepared to wait, because Dr. Charles takes his time with his patients. Overall, highly recommended.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$53,826 Aimovig $40,451	$13,375
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$20,426 NURTEC ODT $20,426
AbbVie Inc.	$19,708 UBRELVY $16,493	QULIPTA $3,070	BOTOX $80	VRAYLAR $36	Duopa $28
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$17,334 AJOVY $14,933	COPAXONE $519	Zecuity $454	AZILECT $404	Unclassified $196	Other $829
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$17,187 ONZETRA Xsail $17,056	Nuedexta $117	ONZETRA $14
Other	$68,522 Cambia $22,959	TROKENDI XR $9,504	NURTEC ODT $9,084	UBRELVY $9,047	OXTELLAR XR $2,462	Other $15,465

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$152,238
Food and Beverage	$31,166
Travel and Lodging	$8,600
Consulting Fee	$2,844
Honoraria	$1,190
Other	$964

Biography

Dr. James Charles is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He has indicated that his clinical interests include headache. He is professionally affiliated with Holy Name Hospital. Dr. Charles obtained his medical school training at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.0 stars (out of 5).