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Active NPI 1265498729 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles M Eichler , MD

Surgery • San Francisco, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Eichler, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in San Francisco, CA. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Eichler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 PARNASSUS AVE.

Dr. Eichler maintains professional affiliations with Ucsf Medical Group Business Services, Ucsf Dept Of Surgery and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 Parnassus Ave

San Francisco, CA 941432202

Telephone 4153532357
Fax 4153532669
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in San Francisco, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs +24.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
207 Specialists

Practicing in San Francisco, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
19.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eichler (48 Years) 48 Yrs
San Francisco Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 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
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
180 147 $118.62 $23.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
116 107 $241.00 $39.55
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
107 92 $203.00 $40.87
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
81 76 $182.74 $35.68
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
70 65 $206.00 $41.25
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
53 40 $432.15 $24.69
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
51 51 $406.00 $52.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
42 37 $393.00 $74.08
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
41 38 $202.00 $40.42
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
38 37 $325.95 $23.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
30 30 $575.00 $91.22
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach
28 28 $8361.00 $1050.79
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan
24 22 $125.00 $25.29
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access
22 19 $121.00 $24.19
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
21 18 $66.00 $12.67
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts
17 16 $577.35 $25.15
37215 Insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist
15 15 $5830.00 $1007.66
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow
14 14 $493.43 $60.13
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc
12 11 $1718.00 $212.11
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg
11 11 $488.82 $86.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-30
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G39626

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License CA G39626

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00G396260 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941432204

Phone: 4154761000

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

225 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 940104145

Phone: 6503419131

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941432202

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2026

Registered at 1635 DIVISADERO ST STE 625, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941153045 (Tel: 4154764029)

NPI Profile Active January 03, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 03, 2018

Registered at 400 PARNASSUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941432202 (Tel: 4153532357)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2018

Registered at 1635 DIVISADERO ST., STE 625, BOX 1821, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941430001 (Tel: 4154764029)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 03, 2018

Recorded as CHARLES EICHLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 03, 2018

Surgery (License #G39626 in CA)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 400 PARNASSUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941432202 (Tel: 4153532357)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 1635 DIVISADERO ST., STE 625, BOX 1821, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941430001 (Tel: 4154764029)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as CHARLES EICHLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Surgery (License #G39626 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265498729
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 25, 2006
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1635 Divisadero St Ste 625

San Francisco, CA 941153045

Phone: 4154764029

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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