Charles Richards, MD
NPI 1952315962 · Ophthalmology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Richards, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1952315962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952315962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9801464 (NC)
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
19 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
4,113 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,636 | $37 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 915 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 903 | $119 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 187 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 148 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 136 | $155 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 275 | 154 |
| Ofloxacin | 122 | 103 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 107 | 47 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 31 | 15 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 25 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 24 | 16 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 18 | — |
| Bromfenac Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,214 across 31 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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2013-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Richards's NPI number?
- Charles Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952315962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Richards's specialty?
- Charles Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Richards located?
- Charles Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6976.
- What is Charles Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Richards is (336) 397-9700.
- Does Charles Richards accept Medicare?
- Charles Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Richards's NPI (1952315962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.