Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Emily Charlson, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1609296466
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2452 Watson CT
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 723-4000
Additional location
751 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 951282604
(602) 999-7636

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 20, 2018
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A137508

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609296466. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,887
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$366,825
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 739 590 $150
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 381 286 $107
92134 Imaging of retina 163 156 $50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 124 124 $195
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 122 122 $59
67950 Reconstruction of eyelid margin 72 70 $580
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths 48 37 $66
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 40 40 $1,147
67961 Removal of up to 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid 38 33 $702
67921 Suture repair of turning-inward eyelid defect 32 32 $454

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 263. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$48,961
Transactions
89
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 47 $47,760.48
ABBVIE INC. 22 $603.24
Astellas Pharma US Inc 7 $231.33
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $149.73
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $79.00
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $39.38
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $22.61
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $19.93
Sight Sciences, Inc. 1 $19.72
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $19.18
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $16.22

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$41,750
Consulting Fee
$3,500
Food and Beverage
$1,916
Travel and Lodging
$1,795

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
921
Patients
527
Total drug cost
$88,760
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 491 348 $6,733
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 68 50 $3,521
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 62 51 $2,076
Latanoprost Generic 42 0 $722
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 42 21 $1,187
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 40 12 $36,670
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 28 14 $240
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 23 0 $10,165
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 23 14 $243
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 0 $20,711

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Emily Charlson's medical specialty?
Dr. Emily Charlson practices Ophthalmology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Emily Charlson practice?
Dr. Emily Charlson practices at 2452 Watson CT, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Emily Charlson's NPI?
Dr. Emily Charlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609296466, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Emily Charlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Emily Charlson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Emily Charlson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.