Charles Kwak, MD
NPI 1548270218 · Dermatology Physician · Elmhurst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Kwak, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Elmhurst, NY (NPI 1548270218).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548270218
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 218069 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
449 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 | 267 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 47 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 34 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 33 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $144 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 353 | 99 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 220 | 97 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 163 | 122 |
| Tacrolimus | 124 | 59 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 113 | 57 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 106 | 58 |
| Metronidazole | 105 | 31 |
| Mupirocin | 80 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,032 across 44 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2 Centerock RdWest Nyack, NY 10994-2215Phone: (845) 703-6999Fax: (845) 703-6297
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2021-08-31
- Certified
- 2021-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Kwak's NPI number?
- Charles Kwak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548270218, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Kwak's specialty?
- Charles Kwak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Kwak located?
- Charles Kwak's practice location on file with NPPES is 4012 80th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373-1234.
- What is Charles Kwak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Kwak is (718) 886-9000.
- Does Charles Kwak accept Medicare?
- Charles Kwak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Kwak's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Kwak's NPI (1548270218) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.