Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Fishman, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · San Luis Obispo, CA

  • NPI 1194825752
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 58 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1551 Bishop St, Suite 410
San Luis Obispo, CA 934014635
(805) 541-4180
fax (805) 541-2542

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1968 — 58 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C 31365

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194825752. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,209
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,575
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 452 87 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 278 192 $94
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 168 115 $59
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 88 74 $119
96910 Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application 78 14 $130
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 41 35 $38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 33 $132
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 39 37 $93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $116
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 12 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 463. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,404
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $286.15
PFIZER INC. 2 $248.80
Organogenesis Inc. 3 $166.29
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $149.53
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $126.23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $122.84
Amgen Inc. 1 $102.99
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 1 $102.99
UCB, Inc. 1 $98.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,404

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
37
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$816
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Desoximetasone Generic 13 0 $523
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 13 0 $104
Minocycline Hcl Generic 11 0 $188

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Fishman's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Fishman practices Dermatology Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Where does Dr. Charles Fishman practice?
Dr. Charles Fishman practices at 1551 Bishop St, San Luis Obispo, CA 934014635. Office phone: 8055414180.
What is Dr. Charles Fishman's NPI?
Dr. Charles Fishman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194825752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Fishman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Fishman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Fishman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.