CHARLES FRANCIS PRESTON M.D.
NPI 1558529479
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA

Q: What is Charles Preston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Preston is 1558529479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2008.

Q: What is Charles Preston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Preston was last updated on November 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.

Active since May 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

2625 SHADELANDS DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598(925) 939-8585(925) 933-2709 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2025, Sep 17, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Charles Francis Preston M.d. NPPES

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

CHARLES FRANCIS PRESTON M.D. (NPI 1558529479) is an individual sports medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California, licensed in California (A99089) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Irvine California College Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558529479

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES FRANCIS PRESTONCredential: M.D.

Location Address2625 SHADELANDS DRWalnut Creek, CA 94598-2512

Mailing AddressPo Box 31396Walnut Creek, CA 94598-8396 · (925) 939-8585 · Fax (925) 933-2709

Phone(925) 939-8585

Fax(925) 933-2709

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIrvine California College Of MedicineGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateMay 28, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2025

✔ NPI 1558529479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A99089

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

2625 SHADELANDS DR, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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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

Charles Francis Preston M.d. 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 ID8527133230

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080814000548

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 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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

514 services78 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.

241 services173 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

163 services127 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

113 services81 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

109 services92 patients

Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73221

An MRI scan of the arm joint is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your arm joint. No contrast dye is used in this process. It helps to diagnose or monitor conditions like arthritis, injuries, or infections.

63 services56 patients

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3670

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

3 suppliers12 claims12 services$114.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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