Charles Thomas, O.D.
NPI 1497715619 · Optometrist · Amite, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Thomas, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Amite, LA (NPI 1497715619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497715619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 977254T (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2,405 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 764 | $77 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 376 | $110 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 375 | $54 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 322 | $31 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 282 | $35 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 173 | $30 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,288 | 281 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 697 | 163 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 385 | 118 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 324 | 71 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 179 | 38 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 148 | 37 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 141 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,098 across 31 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
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2012-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Thomas's NPI number?
- Charles Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497715619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Thomas's specialty?
- Charles Thomas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Charles Thomas located?
- Charles Thomas's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 N 2nd St, Amite, LA 70422-2420.
- What is Charles Thomas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Thomas is (985) 748-8750.
- Does Charles Thomas accept Medicare?
- Charles Thomas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Thomas's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Thomas's NPI (1497715619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.