Physician Profile
Norman C. Charles, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Charles
Based in New York, NY, Norman C. Charles, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Norman graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1963. Norman is also listed as specializing in pathology. Medicare claims data shows Norman provided 181 services to 147 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure.
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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
- (212) 772-6920
- Email not available
Practice Locations
620 PARK AVE
New York, NY 10021
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
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
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
181 services · 147 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
121 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 4 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1963 at New York University School of Medicine 4
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Norman C. Charles?
Norman C. Charles is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Norman C. Charles's address?
Norman C. Charles is listed at 620 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Norman C. Charles?
The number on file is (212) 772-6920. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Norman C. Charles?
Norman C. Charles's National Provider Identifier is 1356335525. 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 Norman C. Charles train?
Norman C. Charles attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1963. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Norman C. Charles have?
Norman C. Charles has 63 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1963, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Norman C. Charles perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Norman C. Charles the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Norman C. Charles's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Norman C. Charles. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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