Howard Charles, M.D.
NPI 1427078310 · Ophthalmology Physician · Rye, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Charles, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Rye, NY (NPI 1427078310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427078310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 150384-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
11,157 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 4,745 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,492 | $103 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,777 | $136 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,642 | $142 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 168 | $168 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 120 | $42 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 238 | 113 |
| Latanoprost | 208 | 61 |
| Timolol Maleate | 137 | 37 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 107 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 93 | 25 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 91 | 40 |
| Ofloxacin | 72 | 61 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$527 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2016-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Charles's NPI number?
- Howard Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427078310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Charles's specialty?
- Howard Charles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Charles located?
- Howard Charles's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Rye, NY 10580-2141.
- What is Howard Charles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Charles is (914) 967-5539.
- Does Howard Charles accept Medicare?
- Howard Charles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Charles's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Charles's NPI (1427078310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.