Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Dries, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1871563692
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1850 N Central Ave, Suite 1600
Phoenix, AZ 850044633
(602) 744-4765
fax (602) 744-4799

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 27, 2010
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #21996
Medicaid
AZ #153718

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871563692. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
407
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$51,913
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 156 152 $123
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 75 69 $91
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery 63 62 $181
01940 Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 26 25 $107
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 22 22 $112
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 18 18 $176
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 18 17 $115
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 17 16 $167
01937 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 12 11 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 166 peers in Phoenix Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Dries's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Dries practices Anesthesiology Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Charles Dries practice?
Dr. Charles Dries practices at 1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850044633. Office phone: 6027444765.
What is Dr. Charles Dries's NPI?
Dr. Charles Dries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871563692, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Dries accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Dries accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Dries commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01938); Anesthesia for retinal surgery (HCPCS 00145). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.