Joan Charash, P.A.
NPI 1457443061 · Medical Physician Assistant · Ridgefield, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Charash, P.A. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Ridgefield, CT (NPI 1457443061).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457443061
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000509 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 25 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 60 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 44 | 12 |
| Baclofen | 42 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 41 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 14 |
| Pregabalin | 29 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
- 2006-09-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Charash's NPI number?
- Joan Charash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457443061, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Charash's specialty?
- Joan Charash is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joan Charash located?
- Joan Charash's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4124.
- What is Joan Charash's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Charash is (203) 438-6541.
- Does Joan Charash accept Medicare?
- Joan Charash is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Charash's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Charash's NPI (1457443061) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.