Quick answers
- Does Charlie Dao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charlie Dao 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 Charlie Dao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 230 Original Medicare patients and 575 services for Charlie Dao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charlie Dao's NPI number?
- 1588936942. 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 Charlie Dao, 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 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 575 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)228 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)211 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)46 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)27 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)16 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charlie Dao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2503 Central Ave, Suite CDodge City, KS 67801 (620) 227‑2471
- 629 W Crawford StClay Center, KS 67432
- 629 W Crawford St, Epic Vision Eye Centers of ClayClay Center, KS 67432 (785) 632‑6100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charlie Dao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Smithville Eye Center LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Dodge City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dodge City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Smithville Eye Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588936942 |
| 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