Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Dale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Dale accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles R. Dale see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 520 services for Charles R. Dale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Dale's NPI number?
- 1497801633. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles R. Dale, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 246 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 520 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)236 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)94 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)44 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)36 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)31 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Dale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1610 Olympic Hwy N, NW Vision Consultants/ Peninsula Eye ClinicBaker City, WA 98584 (360) 426‑3906
- 3002 Harbor View Dr NWGig Harbor, WA 98335
- 3002 Harbor View Dr NW, W Vision Consultants/ Peninsula Eye ClinicGig Harbor, WA 98335 (253) 851‑2050
- 3309 Perry AveBremerton, WA 98310
- 3309 Perry Ave, NW Vision Consultants/eye and Contact Lens ClBremerton, WA 98310 (360) 377‑7788
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497801633 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians