Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Orton, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Oak Ridge, TN
- NPI 1316262777
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.0 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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988 Oak Ridge Tpke, Ste 200
Oak Ridge, TN 378306930
(865) 483-4366
fax (865) 483-5957
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 24, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #54077
- Medicaid
- TN #Q021336
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316262777. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
794
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,103
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 214 | 213 | $232 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 138 | 115 | $120 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 124 | 122 | $52 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 64 | 63 | $118 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 57 | 55 | $123 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 42 | 33 | $8 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 38 | 38 | $74 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 35 | 26 | $75 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 25 | 25 | $156 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 23 | 15 | $47 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,429
Patients
518
Total drug cost
$138,642
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 369 | 129 | $6,269 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 214 | 67 | $3,167 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 193 | 65 | $2,551 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) | Brand | 146 | 145 | $2,458 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 84 | 15 | $65,503 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 59 | 17 | $5,859 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 49 | 18 | $665 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 42 | 0 | $1,579 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 42 | 0 | $1,277 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 41 | 0 | $443 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Orton's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Orton practices Gastroenterology Physician in Oak Ridge, TN.
Where does Dr. Charles Orton practice?
Dr. Charles Orton practices at 988 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 378306930. Office phone: 8654834366.
What is Dr. Charles Orton's NPI?
Dr. Charles Orton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316262777, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Orton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Orton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Orton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.