Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Hames, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Walla Walla, WA
- NPI 1407823701
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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301 W Poplar St, Suite 210
Walla Walla, WA 993622858
(509) 522-5825
fax (509) 529-3512 - Additional location
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1270 Lee Blvd
Richland, WA 993524231
(509) 942-3180
fax (509) 943-9722 - Additional location
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888 Swift Blvd
Richland, WA 993523514
(509) 946-4611 - Mailing address
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Po Box 32
Liberty Lake, WA 990190032
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 21, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Washington #MD60308244 · Pennsylvania #MD042780E
- Medicaid (2)
- WA #2033501 · OR #500666746
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407823701. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
737
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$89,617
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 189 | 180 | $79 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 129 | 129 | $117 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 124 | 123 | $125 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 72 | 47 | $78 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 71 | 71 | $242 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 37 | 34 | $118 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 35 | 32 | $124 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 32 | 30 | $174 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 23 | 22 | $119 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $156 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Walla Walla Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
297
Patients
128
Total drug cost
$7,664
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 137 | 64 | $2,680 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 71 | 24 | $1,378 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $436 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 19 | 0 | $578 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $2,236 |
| Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 14 | 14 | $231 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 11 | 0 | $126 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Hames's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Hames practices Gastroenterology Physician in Walla Walla, WA.
Where does Dr. Charles Hames practice?
Dr. Charles Hames practices at 301 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 993622858. Office phone: 5095225825.
What is Dr. Charles Hames's NPI?
Dr. Charles Hames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407823701, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Hames accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Hames accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Hames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.