Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Lo, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1811978604
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 59 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
818 Jackson Street, Suite 102
San Francisco, CA 941334849
(415) 391-9993
fax (415) 291-9993
Mailing address
818 Jackson St Ste 102
San Francisco, CA 941334849

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2024
Year of graduation
1967 — 59 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #00A519440
Medicaid
CA #00A519440

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811978604. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
228
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$34,912
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 107 68 $107
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 71 71 $132
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $194
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 12 12 $606
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in San Francisco Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$302
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $173.45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $128.87

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$302

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
169
Patients
155
Total drug cost
$1,657
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 59 55 $385
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 32 26 $350
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 24 24 $413
Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 16 15 $325
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 15 12 $105
Metronidazole Generic 12 12 $16
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 11 11 $63

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Lo's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Lo practices Surgery Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Charles Lo practice?
Dr. Charles Lo practices at 818 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 941334849. Office phone: 4153919993.
What is Dr. Charles Lo's NPI?
Dr. Charles Lo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811978604, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Lo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Lo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Lo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.