Charles Edelstein, DPM
NPI 1659630580 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Edelstein, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1659630580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659630580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MD00315700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 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
1,471 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 432 | $51 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 367 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 278 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 120 | $128 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 77 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 65 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 165 | 53 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 80 | 26 |
| Nystatin | 76 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 52 | 41 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 47 | 22 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 33 | 12 |
| Mupirocin | 33 | 18 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-12
- Last updated
- 2018-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Edelstein's NPI number?
- Charles Edelstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659630580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Edelstein's specialty?
- Charles Edelstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Charles Edelstein located?
- Charles Edelstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1424 50th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
- What is Charles Edelstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Edelstein is (718) 436-3400.
- Does Charles Edelstein accept Medicare?
- Charles Edelstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Edelstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Edelstein's NPI (1659630580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.