Charles Orton, MD
NPI 1316262777 · Gastroenterology Physician · Oak Ridge, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Orton, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Oak Ridge, TN (NPI 1316262777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316262777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
926 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 232 | $217 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 141 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 141 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 68 | $120 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 63 | $105 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 339 | 120 |
| Famotidine | 186 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 177 | 62 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 111 | 111 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 86 | 85 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 80 | 18 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-29
- Last updated
- 2020-06-24
- Certified
- 2020-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Orton's NPI number?
- Charles Orton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316262777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Orton's specialty?
- Charles Orton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Orton located?
- Charles Orton's practice location on file with NPPES is 988 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6930.
- What is Charles Orton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Orton is (865) 483-4366.
- Does Charles Orton accept Medicare?
- Charles Orton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Orton's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Orton's NPI (1316262777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.