Physician Profile
Emily S. Charlson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Charlson
Emily S. Charlson, MD practices ophthalmology in Palo Alto, CA. Emily is a 2014 graduate of Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania. According to Medicare claims data, Emily cared for 1,762 Medicare patients across 2,072 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 723-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2452 WATSON CT
Palo Alto, CA 94303
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,072 services · 1,762 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
96 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
71 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Suture repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67921 |
49 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of up to 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid | Procedure | 67961 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
19 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) | Procedure | 65210 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Palo Alto 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Charlson specialize in?
Dr. Charlson is an eye doctor in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Charlson located?
Dr. Charlson is listed at 2452 Watson CT, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Charlson's phone number?
The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Charlson's NPI number?
Dr. Charlson's National Provider Identifier is 1609296466. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Charlson go to medical school?
Dr. Charlson attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Charlson been practicing?
Dr. Charlson has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Charlson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Charlson performs procedures including injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths, reconstruction of eyelid margin and suture repair of turning-inward eyelid defect; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Charlson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Charlson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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