2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1427078310 M.D.
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HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in RYE, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 405 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$527.41
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RYE, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 405 beneficiaries — 48% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $527.41 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. filed 1,600 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RYE, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2006

NPI 1427078310

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,600 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in RYE, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1427078310. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 S BEDFORD RD STE 404, RYE, NY, 10580, with a listed phone of (914) 967-5539. NPI 1427078310 was issued on 07/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHARLES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,600 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 405 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $272K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

101 S BEDFORD RD STE 404
RYE, NY 10580

Provider Details

NPI 1427078310
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC
MOUNT KISCO, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$527

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.. To verify HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 1,600 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,600
Total Claims
$272K
Total Drug Cost
405
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,446
Total Day Supply
68,233
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$238K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 135, 85+: 117

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
249
Latanoprost
195
Timolol Maleate
170
Ketorolac Tromethamine
128
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
101
Ofloxacin
87
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
77
Restasis
Cyclosporine
66
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
62
Dorzolamide Hcl
62

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s 1,600 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHARLES.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in RYE, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. wrote 1,600 Medicare Part D claims totaling $272K in drug costs for 405 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. located?
HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. is located at 101 S BEDFORD RD STE 404, RYE, NY, 10580. Phone: (914) 967-5539.
What is HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427078310, issued on 07/20/2006.
Does HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $238K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD CHARLES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,600 Part D claims and 405 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD CHARLES, M.D.'s NPI is 1427078310 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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