Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Halim Charbel, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Germantown, MD

  • NPI 1740431501
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
19851 Observation Dr Ste 245
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 288-1319
fax (855) 230-1399
Additional location
56 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 110
Frederick, MD 217024599
(301) 624-5566
fax (301) 624-5542

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2018
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0068840

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740431501. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
257
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$40,726
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 58 58 $89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 31 $143
43237 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth 37 36 $184
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 33 33 $152
43238 Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 24 24 $225
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 19 19 $262
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $127
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $189
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 12 $199

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Germantown Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,688
Transactions
63
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 10 $1,617.77
Abbvie INC. 14 $216.57
Qol Medical, LLC 9 $167.34
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $155.07
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 6 $119.23
Ardelyx, INC. 3 $101.43
Novo Nordisk INC 3 $54.78
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 3 $54.70
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $44.18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $41.67
Braintree Laboratories, INC. 2 $35.54
Digestive Care, INC. 1 $24.54
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $20.44
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $18.95
Olympus America INC. 1 $15.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,904
Travel and Lodging
$784

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
52
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$1,310
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 25 16 $561
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 0 $294
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 13 0 $456

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Halim Charbel's medical specialty?
Dr. Halim Charbel practices Gastroenterology Physician in Germantown, MD.
Where does Dr. Halim Charbel practice?
Dr. Halim Charbel practices at 19851 Observation Dr Ste 245, Germantown, MD 20876. Office phone: 3012881319.
What is Dr. Halim Charbel's NPI?
Dr. Halim Charbel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740431501, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Halim Charbel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Halim Charbel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Halim Charbel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth (HCPCS 43237). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.