Charles Francis, M.D.
NPI 1578548178 · Ophthalmology Physician · Hurricane, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Francis, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Hurricane, WV (NPI 1578548178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578548178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18730 (WV)
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
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
1,616 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 391 | $123 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 346 | $116 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 250 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 153 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $86 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 78 | $139 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 540 | 146 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 508 | 183 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 306 | 84 |
| Timolol Maleate | 159 | 51 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 144 | 40 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 118 | 54 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 96 | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$527 across 13 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
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2023-09-15
- Certified
- 2022-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Francis's NPI number?
- Charles Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578548178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Francis's specialty?
- Charles Francis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Francis located?
- Charles Francis's practice location on file with NPPES is 3660 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526.
- What is Charles Francis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Francis is (304) 757-8700.
- Does Charles Francis accept Medicare?
- Charles Francis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Francis's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Francis's NPI (1578548178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.