Dr. Michael C. Chames, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 1,241
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 481
- Part D claims, 2024
- 1,358
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $35
- Practice address
- 1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
- Practice phone
- Call (517) 787-0364
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
The Center for Sight
Jackson, Michigan
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Dr. Michael C. Chames is an ophthalmologist in Jackson, Michigan
Dr. Chames practices at The Center for Sight in Jackson, Michigan.
Dr. Chames' NPI, 1023009057, was assigned on October 31, 2005. Dr. Chames graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Chames holds Michigan license MC057919.
- NPI
- 1023009057NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 4688607039
- NPI enumeration date
- October 31, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (517) 787-0364
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 57
- Medical school graduation
- 1995
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Michael C. Chames practices at The Center for Sight in Jackson, Michigan
Dr. Chames' primary practice is The Center for Sight, at 1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 in Jackson County. The practice phone is (517) 787-0364.
- The Center for Sight1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 · Jackson CountyPhone(517) 787-0364
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Michael C. Chames is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Chames' primary practice is The Center for Sight in Jackson, Michigan. Dr. Chames is also affiliated with Eaton Rapids Medical Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chames to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael C. Chames' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Chames practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| The Center for Sight | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michael C. Chames is one of 653 ophthalmologists in Michigan
Ophthalmology is Dr. Chames' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Chames is licensed in Michigan.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, MichiganPrimary
Ophthalmologists near Dr. Chames
Counts of ophthalmologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael C. Chames billed Medicare for 1,241 services in 2024
CMS data shows 1,241 Medicare services from Dr. Chames across 9 procedure codes in 2024, for 481 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $114,881 for them.
Dr. Chames' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 1,0272024: 1,022No change
- Surgery
- 2023: 2022024: 2198%
Where Dr. Chames' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office1,09388%
- In a facility14812%
Dr. Chames compared with the Michigan median for ophthalmologists, 2024
- Dr. Chames
- Michigan median
- Medicare services
- 1,241vs 1,08015% above
- Medicare patients
- 481vs 40419% above
- Part D claims
- 1,313vs 68891% above
Medians across 670 ophthalmologists in Michigan with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Chames' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael C. Chames treated 481 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 78
CMS counts 481 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chames in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 226 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 4% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.17, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Chames' median patient age at 77, with 58% women.
Dr. Chames' Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Chames' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women31064%
- Men17136%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Chames' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Mood disorders21%
- Atrial fibrillation19%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Chames' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 77
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women58%
- Men42%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Michael C. Chames wrote 1,358 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Chames wrote 1,358 Medicare Part D claims for 368 patients. 72% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 1,313 of them, across 11 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $38,140 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,352 claims across 11 drugs.
Dr. Chames' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic980 claims72%
- Brand-name378 claims28%
Dr. Chames' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1,3522024: 1,3133%
Drugs named by CMS: 11 in 2024, 11 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Michael C. Chames ranks in the 83rd percentile for cataract surgery in Medicare
Dr. Chames accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 193 procedures of cataract surgery by Dr. Chames, more than 83% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Chames ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Cataract surgery
- 83rd percentile193 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Michael C. Chames received $35 in industry payments from 2016 to 2018
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Chames from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2018. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International paid the most, $21.
General payments to Dr. Chames by program year, 2016 to 2018
Companies that paid Dr. Chames the most, 2016 to 2018
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michael C. Chames graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine
Dr. Chames graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1995.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Michael C. Chames's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michael C. Chames' NPI number?
Dr. Michael C. Chames' NPI number is 1023009057. It was assigned on October 31, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael C. Chames?
Dr. Michael C. Chames is an ophthalmologist in Jackson, Michigan. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. Michael C. Chames practice?
Dr. Chames practices at 1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI 49202. Dr. Chames' primary practice is The Center for Sight in Jackson, Michigan. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chames to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Michael C. Chames' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Chames is (517) 787-0364.
What is Dr. Michael C. Chames' medical license number?
Dr. Chames holds Michigan license MC057919.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael C. Chames affiliated with?
Dr. Chames is affiliated with Eaton Rapids Medical Center.
Does Dr. Michael C. Chames accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Chames billed Medicare for 1,241 services in 2024, and Dr. Chames accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Michael C. Chames see?
CMS counts 481 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chames in 2024, with an average age of 78.
What services does Dr. Michael C. Chames bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Chames' most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92014), eye exam or test (92012) and surgery: eye (66984).
Where did Dr. Michael C. Chames go to medical school?
Dr. Chames graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1995.
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What drugs does Dr. Michael C. Chames prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chames' most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate and Ketorolac Tromethamine.
Has Dr. Michael C. Chames received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $35 in general payments to Dr. Chames from 2 companies from 2016 to 2018. The largest total came from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
How long has Dr. Michael C. Chames been practicing?
Dr. Chames graduated from medical school in 1995, 31 years ago.
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