Summary

Dr. Charles Held brings extensive expertise to pulmonology and sleep medicine, with 55 years of clinical experience helping patients with respiratory and sleep disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital. Dr. Held is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Held practices at multiple locations including Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, California, and Sleep Medicine Associates in Sparks, Nevada, while maintaining his affiliation with Carson Valley Medical Center. His decades of experience have established him as a trusted specialist in diagnosing and treating complex lung conditions and sleep-related disorders. Patients consistently rate their care experience highly, giving him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 55 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Charles Nelson Held has 2 locations

Barton Memorial Hospital

2170 South AveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Sleep Medicine Associates

2225 Green Vista DrSparks, NV 89431
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Charles Nelson Held, MDDr. Erika Kristeen GraulDr. Guy Turnbull Foster, MDDr. Craig Mitchell Burrows, MD
PulmonologyNurse PractitionerPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.3 
3.7 
55 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
South Lake Tahoe , CACarson City , NVCarson City , NVMammoth Lakes , CA
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles Nelson Held

  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles Nelson Held has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles Nelson Held has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Dr. Charles Nelson Held holds an active medical license in the state of Nevada.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Nevada that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Held's NPI number is 1427040187.

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Dr. Charles Held is affiliated with Carson Valley Medical Center.
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