Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles French, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Madisonville, KY

  • NPI 1912046590
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1350 S Main St
Madisonville, KY 424313380
(270) 821-6241
fax (270) 821-6279

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 18, 2009
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #1285DT
Medicaid
KY #77012854

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912046590. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,391
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$45,963
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 1,762 14 $1
92250 Photography of the retina 173 164 $34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 142 141 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 90 66 $74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 68 53 $44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 51 51 $133
92134 Imaging of retina 51 47 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 26 26 $33
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing 16 16 $30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $156

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Madisonville Optometrist, average services per provider: 317. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision INC. 1 $19.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
350
Patients
101
Total drug cost
$47,330
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 162 38 $3,035
Timolol Maleate Generic 52 18 $642
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 44 34 $1,617
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 22 0 $19,987
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 20 0 $16,584
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 14 0 $251
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 14 0 $4,952
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 11 0 $116
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 11 11 $144

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles French's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles French practices Optometrist in Madisonville, KY.
Where does Dr. Charles French practice?
Dr. Charles French practices at 1350 S Main St, Madisonville, KY 424313380. Office phone: 2708216241.
What is Dr. Charles French's NPI?
Dr. Charles French's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912046590, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles French accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles French accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles French commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.