James Hartel, M.D.
NPI 1366640583 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Waterloo, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hartel, M.D. is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in Waterloo, IA (NPI 1366640583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366640583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- 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
19 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
2,408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,282 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 275 | $32 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 224 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 102 | $75 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 100 | $10 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 81 | $11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-10
- Last updated
- 2014-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hartel's NPI number?
- James Hartel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366640583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hartel's specialty?
- James Hartel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Hartel located?
- James Hartel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702-5401.
- What is James Hartel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hartel is (319) 272-0380.
- Does James Hartel accept Medicare?
- James Hartel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hartel's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hartel's NPI (1366640583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.