Howard Charles, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Rye, NY

Howard Charles, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Rye, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Optum Medical Care Pc and his current practice location is 101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Care Mount Medical Pc, Rye, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (914) 967-5539.

Howard Charles is licensed to practice in New York (license number 150384-1) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427078310.

Contact Information

Howard Charles, MD
101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Care Mount Medical Pc,
Rye, NY 10580-2141
(914) 967-5539
(914) 967-7149

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward Charles
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Rye, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Howard Charles graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427078310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436257425
  • Enrollment ID: I20070614000692

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard Charles such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427078310NPI-NPPES
01014460MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 150384-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northern Westchester HospitalMount kisco, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optum Medical Care Pc9931013240961

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Howard Charles allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOptum Medical Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982643003
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013240
Enrollment ID: O20031119000321
Entity NameWestchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912131392
PECOS PAC ID: 3173660776
Enrollment ID: O20091031000042

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Howard Charles is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard Charles, MD
90 S Bedford Rd, Care Mount Medical Pc,
Mount Kisco, NY 10549-3412

Ph: (914) 241-1050
Howard Charles, MD
101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Care Mount Medical Pc,
Rye, NY 10580-2141

Ph: (914) 967-5539

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