Charles Walch, M.D., F.A.C.S.
NPI 1396845384 · Surgery Physician · Oakland, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Walch, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Surgery Physician provider in Oakland, MD (NPI 1396845384).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396845384
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D47925 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,153 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 209 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 161 | $152 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 139 | $86 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 134 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 119 | $56 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 265 | 85 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 225 | 75 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 67 | 64 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 51 |
| Omeprazole | 50 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 32 | — |
| Sucralfate | 26 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2020-02-10
- Certified
- 2020-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Walch's NPI number?
- Charles Walch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396845384, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Walch's specialty?
- Charles Walch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Walch located?
- Charles Walch's practice location on file with NPPES is 255 North 4th Street, Oakland, MD 21550-1395.
- What is Charles Walch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Walch is (301) 334-8282.
- Does Charles Walch accept Medicare?
- Charles Walch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Walch's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Walch's NPI (1396845384) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.