Charles Dembowski, OD
NPI 1447205570 · Optometrist · Watertown, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Dembowski, OD is a Optometrist provider in Watertown, NY (NPI 1447205570).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447205570
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TUV005520 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
336 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 147 | $119 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 45 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $122 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 39 | $141 |
| New Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92002 | 25 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $86 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 300 | 43 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 120 | 18 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 98 | 23 |
| Timolol Maleate | 69 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis Multidose | 19 | — |
| Travoprost | 18 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 15 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2010-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Dembowski's NPI number?
- Charles Dembowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447205570, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Dembowski's specialty?
- Charles Dembowski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Charles Dembowski located?
- Charles Dembowski's practice location on file with NPPES is 167 Polk St., Watertown, NY 13601.
- What is Charles Dembowski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Dembowski is (315) 786-0983.
- Does Charles Dembowski accept Medicare?
- Charles Dembowski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Dembowski's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Dembowski's NPI (1447205570) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.