Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Chariton, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Salida, CO

  • NPI 1427407287
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7162 County Road 154 Unit B
Salida, CO 812019296
(719) 539-3581
Additional location
27 Montebello RD
Pueblo, CO 810011236
(719) 545-1530
Mailing address
8105 Spruce St
Salida, CO 812019433

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 2, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #OPT.0003209

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427407287. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
830
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$83,412
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 294 289 $131
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 119 119 $154
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 116 94 $58
92134 Imaging of retina 89 84 $42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 87 79 $93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 73 66 $38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 22 21 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 16 $131
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$54
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision Inc. 1 $20.99
Optos, Inc. 1 $18.64
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $13.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$35
Entertainment
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
515
Patients
117
Total drug cost
$36,724
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 294 60 $5,310
Timolol Maleate Generic 69 18 $931
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 51 11 $1,437
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 40 14 $1,048
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 18 0 $283
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 17 0 $5,200
Fluorometholone Generic 15 14 $1,268
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 11 0 $21,247

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Chariton's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Chariton practices Optometrist in Salida, CO.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Chariton practice?
Dr. Nicholas Chariton practices at 7162 County Road 154 Unit B, Salida, CO 812019296. Office phone: 7195393581.
What is Dr. Nicholas Chariton's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Chariton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427407287, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Chariton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Chariton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Chariton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.