Charles Preston, M.D.
NPI 1558529479 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Preston, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1558529479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558529479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A99089 (CA)
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
18 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
837 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 | 241 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $152 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 113 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 109 | $45 |
| Mri Scan of Arm Joint Without Contrast73221 | 63 | $195 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 37 | 11 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,668 across 7 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)
- 5201 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 300San Ramon, CA 94583-5405Phone: (925) 939-8585
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-28
- Last updated
- 2025-11-12
- Certified
- 2025-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Preston's NPI number?
- Charles Preston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558529479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Preston's specialty?
- Charles Preston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Preston located?
- Charles Preston's practice location on file with NPPES is 2625 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512.
- What is Charles Preston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Preston is (925) 939-8585.
- Does Charles Preston accept Medicare?
- Charles Preston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Preston's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Preston's NPI (1558529479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.