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DR. DOUGLAS OWEN CHARTERS OD
NPI 1154389476
Optometrist in Fresno, CA

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5770 N FIRST ST, FRESNO, CA 93710(559) 432-1700(559) 435-9521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Douglas Owen Charters Od NPPES

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

DR. DOUGLAS OWEN CHARTERS OD (NPI 1154389476) is an individual optometrist in Fresno, California, licensed in California (4642T) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (1964).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154389476
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS OWEN CHARTERSCredential: OD
Location Address5770 N FIRST STFresno, CA 93710
Mailing Address5770 N First StFresno, CA 93710 · (559) 432-1700 · Fax (559) 435-9521
Phone(559) 432-1700
Fax(559) 435-9521
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 1964
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2008
✔ NPI 1154389476 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 4642T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
5770 N FIRST ST, Fresno, CA 93710
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1154389476CA
Medicare UPINT09727
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedSD046420CA
Medicare NSC0353390001CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Douglas Owen Charters Od 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 ID8820093974
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060922000339
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.
55 services55 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93710 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

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 Douglas Charters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Charters is 1154389476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Douglas Charters located?

Douglas Charters practices at 5770 N First St, Fresno, CA 93710. The listed phone number is (559) 432-1700.

What is Douglas Charters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Douglas Charters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Charters 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.

What insurance does Douglas Charters accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Douglas Charters as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Charters was last updated on April 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.