Emily Charlson, MD
NPI 1609296466 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Charlson, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1609296466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609296466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A137508 (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
12 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
2,072 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 | 828 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 286 | $101 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 182 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 179 | $186 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Intermediate Testing92082 | 120 | $57 |
| Injection Into Skin Growth, 1-7 Growths11900 | 96 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 477 | 361 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 62 | 45 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 58 | 48 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 44 | 35 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 36 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 36 | 12 |
| Latanoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48,961 across 89 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)
- 751 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128-2604Phone: (602) 999-7636
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-21
- Last updated
- 2018-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Charlson's NPI number?
- Emily Charlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609296466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Charlson's specialty?
- Emily Charlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Emily Charlson located?
- Emily Charlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
- What is Emily Charlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Charlson is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Emily Charlson accept Medicare?
- Emily Charlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Charlson's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Charlson's NPI (1609296466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.