Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Hartel, M.D.

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Waterloo, IA

  • NPI 1366640583
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3421 W 9Th St
Waterloo, IA 507025401
(319) 272-0380
fax (319) 272-8850

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2014
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0105X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #38286

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366640583. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,183
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$74,596
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,156 557 $35
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 274 186 $32
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 116 40 $26
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 82 79 $10
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 81 67 $26
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 74 43 $77
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 68 46 $11
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 59 51 $11
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 57 17 $39
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode 47 18 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Hartel's medical specialty?
Dr. James Hartel practices Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician in Waterloo, IA.
Where does Dr. James Hartel practice?
Dr. James Hartel practices at 3421 W 9Th St, Waterloo, IA 507025401. Office phone: 3192720380.
What is Dr. James Hartel's NPI?
Dr. James Hartel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366640583, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Hartel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Hartel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Hartel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.