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DR. CHARLES DAVID FRITCH M.D.
NPI 1982639159
Ophthalmology in Bakersfield, CA

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8501 BRIMHALL RD, 402, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312(661) 665-2020(661) 829-6990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Charles David Fritch M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES DAVID FRITCH M.D. (NPI 1982639159) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (C33729) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982639159
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES DAVID FRITCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address8501 BRIMHALL RD, 402Bakersfield, CA 93312-2257
Mailing Address8501 Brimhall Rd, 402Bakersfield, CA 93312-2257 · (661) 665-2020 · Fax (661) 829-6990
Phone(661) 665-2020
Fax(661) 829-6990
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 2011
✔ NPI 1982639159 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C33729
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.
8501 BRIMHALL RD, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedZZZ20609ZCA
Other770338461CA · Tax Id
Medicare NSC0698410002CA
Medicare UPINA35365CA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Charles David Fritch M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93312 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
22%226 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
27%1,758 patients1/55-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.
94%259 patients4/55-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.
58%410 patients1/55-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.
6%340 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
15%702 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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: 29% · 347 patients
31%347 patients
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…
10%340 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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% · 382 patients
0%382 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 9

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

MRS. GINA MARIE PEREZ N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8501 BRIMHALL RD, SUITE#300
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 410-2942
SINIVA KANEEN MD A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8501 BRIMHALL RD, SUITE 300
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 410-2942
CHARLES D. FRITCH, M.D., INC
Ophthalmology
8501 BRIMHALL RD, SUITE 402
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 665-2020
BROOKS CHIROPRACTIC CORPORATION
Chiropractor
8501 BRIMHALL RD, BLD 200 STE 203
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 829-5966
CANDICE BANDUCCI FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8501 BRIMHALL RD, BUILDING 100
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 410-1010
DR. CHRISTOPHER W BERRY D.C.
Chiropractor
8501 BRIMHALL RD, BLDG. 300
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 410-9355
ADVANCED LASER AND COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8501 BRIMHALL RD, BUILDING 300
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 410-2942
ADVANCED HEALTH GROUP, INC.
Specialist
8501 BRIMHALL RD, 300
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312
Kern County (661) 410-2942

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 Fritch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Fritch is 1982639159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Charles Fritch located?

Charles Fritch practices at 8501 Brimhall Rd 402, Bakersfield, CA 93312. The listed phone number is (661) 665-2020.

What is Charles Fritch's specialty?

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

Is Charles Fritch enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Fritch was last updated on July 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.