Richard Charles, M.D.
NPI 1588629216 · Internal Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Charles, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1588629216).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588629216
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 213322 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,697 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 701 | $121 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 636 | $5 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 392 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 383 | $123 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 278 | $9 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 148 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 738 | 381 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 473 | 256 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 439 | 231 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 396 | 206 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 352 | 182 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 339 | 166 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2008-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Charles's NPI number?
- Richard Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588629216, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Charles's specialty?
- Richard Charles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Charles located?
- Richard Charles's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203-1149.
- What is Richard Charles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Charles is (716) 857-8641.
- Does Richard Charles accept Medicare?
- Richard Charles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Charles's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Charles's NPI (1588629216) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.