Active NPI 1427078310 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard Charles , MD

Ophthalmology • Rye, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Charles, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Rye, NY. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1981, Dr. Charles delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 S BEDFORD RD STE 404.

Dr. Charles is affiliated with Optum Medical Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404
Care Mount Medical Pc

Rye, NY 105802141

Telephone 9149675539

Fax 9149677149

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Westchester Vitreo Retinal, Pc Facility NPI 1699971101

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Rye, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +13.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.3 Yrs

State Avg: 32.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Rye, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

13.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Charles (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Rye Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	17,280	79	$35.43	$34.53
92134 Imaging of retina	4,745	1,783	$49.67	$45.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	2,492	1,362	$108.39	$103.49
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,070	325	$865.22	$826.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,777	516	$172.69	$136.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,642	1,061	$149.34	$142.36
J2782 Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg	1,582	20	$116.01	$107.97
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	411	39	$335.64	$330.27
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	383	35	$164.47	$161.85
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	293	128	$79.96	$72.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	168	168	$182.06	$168.06
92250 Photography of the retina	120	120	$50.31	$42.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$164.85	$126.79
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	48	45	$39.08	$27.75
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	22	22	$191.21	$188.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$147.98	$145.56
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	14	$58.03	$57.20
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	18	14	$1895.50	$1263.46
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	15	14	$1303.18	$1282.43
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	12	11	$54.63	$53.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	10,633	52	$37.75	$36.55
92134 Imaging of retina	4,612	1,713	$49.84	$46.89
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,124	291	$910.70	$867.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,099	1,269	$153.32	$145.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,986	1,154	$108.93	$105.03
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,698	489	$170.23	$138.13
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	799	47	$231.43	$227.73
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	386	162	$73.69	$71.06
92250 Photography of the retina	183	174	$48.81	$43.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	153	153	$190.88	$170.36
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	76	74	$32.03	$28.21
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	56	56	$185.52	$160.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$175.14	$132.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$161.83	$148.49
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	16	14	$1049.82	$1033.47
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	16	16	$1337.55	$1316.42
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	13	12	$609.63	$592.57
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	12	11	$1390.21	$1333.89
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	11	11	$76.38	$54.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,860	1,774	$51.80	$48.05
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,552	337	$939.52	$901.26
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,426	1,439	$157.86	$148.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,905	1,108	$112.48	$107.45
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,819	513	$176.43	$140.85
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	1,717	18	$38.06	$37.45
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,065	56	$282.24	$279.71
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	394	173	$70.94	$68.38
92250 Photography of the retina	253	243	$46.80	$43.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	208	208	$186.03	$175.48
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	63	56	$29.05	$28.78
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	49	48	$152.60	$150.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$161.43	$136.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$153.09	$150.14
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	21	13	$135.23	$53.76
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	21	20	$1628.68	$1341.16
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$1417.71	$1381.37
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	13	$404.50	$401.26
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	11	$1071.77	$1011.70
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$293.54	$290.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,920	1,739	$51.64	$48.96
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,994	371	$939.88	$918.71
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,520	1,512	$156.02	$149.13
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,011	538	$184.84	$142.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,709	987	$112.88	$108.80
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,209	72	$328.08	$311.29
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	409	164	$75.29	$71.86
92250 Photography of the retina	333	310	$53.74	$46.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	212	212	$191.55	$177.01
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	126	12	$199.93	$199.93
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	83	80	$35.14	$28.83
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	64	64	$151.13	$142.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$161.58	$154.98
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	32	32	$26.52	$18.54
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	22	16	$1836.84	$1367.37
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	11	$114.17	$57.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$163.22	$136.98
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	16	13	$411.54	$411.54
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	14	$407.00	$404.40
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	13	13	$638.14	$638.14
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	12	12	$1371.81	$1371.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$233.04	$201.95
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	11	11	$1077.40	$1057.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,132	1,581	$53.56	$48.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,978	1,656	$158.84	$146.34
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,890	397	$982.95	$927.70
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,930	552	$201.63	$125.78
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,374	102	$357.80	$333.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	861	605	$95.82	$87.97
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	662	68	$323.54	$313.09
92250 Photography of the retina	283	271	$63.97	$51.93
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	251	119	$81.64	$78.06
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	200	189	$37.74	$29.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	192	192	$200.22	$173.39
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	171	163	$25.80	$18.33
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	119	12	$199.78	$198.84
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	94	94	$148.23	$122.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	37	$111.16	$101.19
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	18	14	$410.72	$407.61
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	16	15	$1330.65	$620.55
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	16	13	$94.85	$62.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$129.72	$127.46
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	12	$1659.70	$1069.93
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	13	13	$623.82	$622.53
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	12	11	$1378.80	$1376.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,989	1,746	$54.06	$47.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,145	1,768	$161.55	$144.42
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	2,946	188	$376.23	$353.31
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,654	370	$991.91	$942.04
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,243	591	$195.92	$121.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,061	707	$93.16	$84.59
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	379	174	$81.95	$79.69
92250 Photography of the retina	340	315	$66.51	$57.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	270	270	$186.50	$172.22
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	268	260	$50.96	$40.97
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	169	160	$49.41	$40.45
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	105	13	$228.48	$185.61
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	94	93	$132.31	$104.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	25	19	$92.29	$69.33
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	20	19	$898.31	$621.11
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	20	20	$1366.21	$1338.95
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$1421.81	$1373.99
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	13	13	$617.31	$608.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$147.47	$127.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,893	1,703	$57.55	$46.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,227	1,795	$160.10	$140.06
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,129	242	$404.68	$369.97
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,376	338	$1026.30	$952.73
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,216	604	$230.78	$118.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	919	657	$96.07	$80.65
92250 Photography of the retina	471	444	$79.07	$62.98
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	434	208	$80.55	$76.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	286	286	$187.22	$167.25
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	281	264	$56.96	$44.06
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	269	264	$60.76	$45.25
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	189	22	$221.32	$197.08
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	135	131	$114.12	$96.01
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	20	19	$1368.71	$1286.81
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	15	$157.35	$85.73
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	18	17	$1425.45	$1294.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$155.02	$120.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$63.56	$45.72
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	14	14	$619.14	$592.26
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	14	14	$816.15	$591.78
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	11	11	$1072.37	$1023.56
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	11	11	$3.00	$2.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,697	1,626	$57.98	$46.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,848	1,836	$157.25	$140.97
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,647	382	$1025.38	$962.77
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,083	591	$245.35	$119.79
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,380	132	$411.54	$370.27
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	783	666	$73.77	$48.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	675	523	$95.71	$81.94
92250 Photography of the retina	529	482	$91.59	$76.91
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	494	219	$80.14	$71.02
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	380	377	$77.27	$52.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	318	318	$192.84	$169.27
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	253	23	$216.45	$197.56
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	187	182	$174.25	$90.00
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	31	19	$136.13	$104.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$158.65	$122.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$55.64	$51.04
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	19	19	$1848.23	$1355.40
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	15	14	$10.66	$10.45
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	15	15	$1360.52	$1338.75
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	13	$3.00	$2.94
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	12	$624.99	$610.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 150384-1

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

01014460 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Optum Medical Care Pc

400 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY 105493417

Phone: 9142411050

Optum Medical Care Pc

90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 105493412

Phone: 9142411050

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Paul Kalkut , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1780604678

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active November 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2016

Registered at 101 S BEDFORD RD STE 404, CARE MOUNT MEDICAL PC, RYE, NY 105802141 (Tel: 9149675539)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2016

Registered at 90 S BEDFORD RD, CARE MOUNT MEDICAL PC, MOUNT KISCO, NY 105493412 (Tel: 9142411050)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2016

Recorded as HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #150384-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427078310

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 20, 2006

Last Update: November 14, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

90 S Bedford Rd, Care Mount Medical Pc

Mount Kisco, NY 105493412

Phone: 9142411050

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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