Charles Dushack, DPM
NPI 1518167428 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Dushack, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1518167428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518167428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PO-3600 (FL)
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
18 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
2,116 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 910 | $47 |
| Shaving of Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.5 Cm Or Less11305 | 465 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 429 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 146 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 85 | $36 |
| Simple Separation of Fingernail Or Toenail From Nail Bed, First Nail11730 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 55 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 48 | 29 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 41 | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | 27 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 21 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
- 2007-07-19
- Last updated
- 2016-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Dushack's NPI number?
- Charles Dushack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518167428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Dushack's specialty?
- Charles Dushack is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Charles Dushack located?
- Charles Dushack's practice location on file with NPPES is 9400 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908-6699.
- What is Charles Dushack's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Dushack is (239) 433-0064.
- Does Charles Dushack accept Medicare?
- Charles Dushack is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Dushack's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Dushack's NPI (1518167428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.