Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Richards, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1952315962
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
180 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 110
Winston Salem, NC 271036976
(336) 397-9700
fax (336) 397-9701

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 27, 2013
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9801464
Medicaid
NC #891173P

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952315962. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
19,651
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,076,580
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 14,160 45 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 1,473 548 $38
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,070 115 $871
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 878 469 $121
67028 Injection of drug into eye 858 197 $116
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg 450 16 $151
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 301 20 $229
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 131 131 $157
92250 Photography of the retina 123 105 $35
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 64 64 $23

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 262. This provider delivers 75× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,214
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, Inc. 7 $2,547.35
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 7 $2,239.73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 5 $154.29
ABBVIE INC. 3 $78.90
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $71.67
Astellas Pharma US Inc 2 $52.78
Sandoz Inc. 1 $32.27
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $20.97
Notal Vision, Inc. 1 $15.84

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,290
Travel and Lodging
$1,697
Food and Beverage
$1,226

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
653
Patients
365
Total drug cost
$38,575
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 243 158 $13,134
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 141 62 $4,713
Ofloxacin Generic 109 97 $1,691
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 40 20 $694
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 37 0 $13,507
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 28 17 $562
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 19 0 $3,502
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 11 $139
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 12 0 $454
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 12 0 $180

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Richards practices Ophthalmology Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Charles Richards practice?
Dr. Charles Richards practices at 180 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC 271036976. Office phone: 3363979700.
What is Dr. Charles Richards's NPI?
Dr. Charles Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952315962, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.