Charles Kirby, MD
NPI 1740282755 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Kirby, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1740282755).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740282755
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000011473 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
3,695 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 577 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 526 | $117 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 371 | $33 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 333 | $128 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 310 | $36 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 305 | $81 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 586 | 176 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 259 | 68 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 231 | 152 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 227 | 140 |
| Ofloxacin | 193 | 136 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 178 | 148 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 159 | 48 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 12 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2019-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Kirby's NPI number?
- Charles Kirby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740282755, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Kirby's specialty?
- Charles Kirby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Kirby located?
- Charles Kirby's practice location on file with NPPES is 5715 Cornelison Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411-5661.
- What is Charles Kirby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Kirby is (423) 892-3937.
- Does Charles Kirby accept Medicare?
- Charles Kirby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Kirby's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Kirby's NPI (1740282755) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.