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CHARLES EDWARD WHISLER MD
NPI 1073516597
Ophthalmology in Monterey, CA

Active since May 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
68.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
966 CASS ST, SUITE 100, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 373-7733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Charles Edward Whisler Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHARLES EDWARD WHISLER MD (NPI 1073516597) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Monterey, California, licensed in California (A90232) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Salinas, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073516597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES EDWARD WHISLERCredential: MD
Location Address966 CASS ST, SUITE 100Monterey, CA 93940-4539
Mailing Address63 S Rockford Dr Ste 220Tempe, AZ 85288-6226 · (831) 771-3900
Phone(831) 373-7733
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1073516597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A90232
Definition
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.
966 CASS ST, Monterey, CA 93940
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1622 Abbott StSalinas, CA 93901-4315 · Phone (831) 771-3900 · Fax (831) 424-7835

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A902320CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles Edward Whisler Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7719917970
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050817000336
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Whisler reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp
15 mi
Ophthalmology
622 ABBOTT ST
Salinas, CA 93901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588765903 (831) 771-3900
Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
376 mi
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
1,064 services998 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
478 services381 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
245 services240 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
204 services137 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
177 services173 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
168 services164 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93940 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$139.84 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $34.96 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.53 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $19.13 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

68.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.89
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost20.33

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
89%198 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
88%198 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
99%112 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
80%74 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,243 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
56%1,322 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
80%262 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
83%1,812 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 95% · 724 patients
95%724 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%193 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
92%1,812 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
92%1,812 patients5/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,169 patients
0%1,169 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CARMEL HEALTHCARE ANESTHESIA MEDICAL PROVIDERS INC
Anesthesiology
966 CASS ST, STE 150
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-1126
DOCTORS OPTICAL SERVICE
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, STE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-0577
REBECCA DEE LAW AU.D.
Audiologist
966 CASS ST, STE 250
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-4000
ROBERT M. ADAMS, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
966 CASS ST, SUITE 200
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-1144
DR. GEOFFREY G WHITE M.D.
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, STE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-7733
DR. JOEL PAUL JACOBSON MD
Otolaryngology
966 CASS ST, SUITE 250
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-4000
CHARLES E WHISLER, M.D., INC
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, STE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-7733
CENTRAL COAST HEAD & NECK SURGEONS A M C INC
Otolaryngology
966 CASS ST, STE 250
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Charles Whisler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Whisler is 1073516597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2005.

Where is Charles Whisler located?

Charles Whisler practices at 966 Cass St Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 373-7733.

What is Charles Whisler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Charles Whisler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Whisler is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Whisler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Whisler reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp (Salinas, CA) and Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Charles Whisler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Whisler was last updated on May 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.