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Dr. Douglas Owen Charters , OD

Optometrist • Fresno, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Charters, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fresno, CA. With approximately 62 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1964, Dr. Charters delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5770 N FIRST ST.

Dr. Charters is affiliated with Serrins Valley Vision Optometry Corp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5770 N First St

Fresno, CA 93710

Telephone 5594321700
Fax 5594359521
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Douglas O. Charters Facility NPI 1083855639

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1964

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fresno, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
62 Yrs +43.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.3 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
141 Specialists

Practicing in Fresno, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
34.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Charters (62 Years) 62 Yrs
Fresno Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
55 55 $200.00 $130.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 4642T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1154389476 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Serrins Valley Vision Optometry Corp

5770 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 937106204

Phone: 5594321700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1558300772

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 17, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2008

Registered at 5770 N FIRST ST, FRESNO, CA 93710 (Tel: 5594321700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2008

Registered at 5770 N FIRST ST, FRESNO, CA 93710 (Tel: 5594321700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 17, 2008

Recorded as DOUGLAS CHARTERS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2008

Optometrist (License #4642T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154389476
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 03, 2006
Last Update: April 17, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5770 N First St

Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 5594321700

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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