Charles Zelen, DPM
NPI 1508837402 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Roanoke, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Zelen, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Roanoke, VA (NPI 1508837402).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508837402
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0103001015 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service 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
311 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $124 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 25 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 18 | $33 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 16 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 115 | 29 |
| Nabumetone | 52 | 19 |
| Pregabalin | 46 | — |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,050 across 16 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
- 2006-01-30
- Last updated
- 2011-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Zelen's NPI number?
- Charles Zelen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508837402, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Zelen's specialty?
- Charles Zelen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Charles Zelen located?
- Charles Zelen's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Walnut Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016-4723.
- What is Charles Zelen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Zelen is (540) 344-3668.
- Does Charles Zelen accept Medicare?
- Charles Zelen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Zelen's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Zelen's NPI (1508837402) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.