Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Francis, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Hurricane, WV

  • NPI 1578548178
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3660 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-8700
fax (304) 757-8870

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 15, 2023
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
West Virginia #18730
Medicaid
WV #0096371000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578548178. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,498
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$132,227
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 363 330 $115
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 322 162 $120
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 245 234 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 140 122 $57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 115 96 $83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 85 85 $137
92134 Imaging of retina 62 59 $36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 62 48 $53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 32 32 $10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 24 20 $307

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Hurricane Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$527
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $148.59
Amgen INC. 2 $141.55
Abbvie INC. 5 $136.44
Thea Pharma INC. 2 $40.64
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $39.47
Dompe US, INC. 1 $20.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$527

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,227
Patients
789
Total drug cost
$240,789
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 549 178 $7,141
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 450 144 $17,583
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 282 84 $6,275
Timolol Maleate Generic 170 64 $1,930
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 162 49 $5,788
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 117 56 $119,769
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 70 23 $32,744
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 70 40 $2,947
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 66 52 $914
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 65 23 $1,416

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Francis's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Francis practices Ophthalmology Physician in Hurricane, WV.
Where does Dr. Charles Francis practice?
Dr. Charles Francis practices at 3660 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526. Office phone: 3047578700.
What is Dr. Charles Francis's NPI?
Dr. Charles Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578548178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Francis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Francis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Francis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.