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 .
- Primary practice
-
7162 County Road 154 Unit B
Salida, CO 812019296
(719) 539-3581 - Additional location
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27 Montebello RD
Pueblo, CO 810011236
(719) 545-1530 - Mailing address
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8105 Spruce St
Salida, CO 812019433
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.