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DR. CHARLES J KORTH OD
NPI 1609858786
Optometrist in Pasadena, CA

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE 513, PASADENA, CA 91105(626) 793-9987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Charles J Korth Od NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES J KORTH OD (NPI 1609858786) is an individual optometrist in Pasadena, California, licensed in California (OPT 9449 TPA) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609858786
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES J KORTHCredential: OD
Location Address1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE 513Pasadena, CA 91105-3029
Mailing Address1 W California Blvd, Suite 513Pasadena, CA 91105-3043 · (626) 793-9987
Phone(626) 793-9987
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2014
✔ NPI 1609858786 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 · OPT 9449 TPA
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.
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINU36032CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOP9449CA · Nhic
Medicare PINP00812968CA
Medicare NSC1299880001CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles J Korth Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Korth reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Total Vision PC
99 mi
Optometrist
11717 BERNARDO PLAZA CT STE 105
San Diego, CA 92128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356813711 (858) 487-5555

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91105 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

THE ARROYOS TREATMENT CENTER
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE 321
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (877) 884-8272
DR. KEITH EMERSON VALONE PH.D., PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE 321
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 405-9066
DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE 321
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 405-9292
CHARLES J KORTH OD, INC
Optometrist
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, STE 513
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 793-9987
PASADENA NYX LLC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE 514
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 795-9090
DR. BARBARA LOUISE JANETZKE PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 W CALIFORNIA BLVD, SUITE #321
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 255-7512

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 Korth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Korth is 1609858786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Charles Korth located?

Charles Korth practices at 1 W California Blvd Suite 513, Pasadena, CA 91105. The listed phone number is (626) 793-9987.

What is Charles Korth's specialty?

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

Is Charles Korth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Korth is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Korth's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Korth reassigns Medicare benefits to Total Vision PC (San Diego, CA). The 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 Korth'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 Korth was last updated on April 7, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.