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- 255 North 4Th Street, Suite 2, Oakland, MD 21550
About Dr. Walch
Based in Oakland, MD, Charles A. Walch, M.D., F.A.C.S. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Charles graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 995 Medicare patients across 1,153 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1396845384 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 334-8282
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
255 NORTH 4TH STREET SUITE 2
Oakland, MD 21550
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Endocrine
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Adrenal gland removal
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,153 services · 995 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
161 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
139 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
52 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
28 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
18 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
209 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
134 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
119 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
89 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
71 | More than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other general surgeons in Oakland 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Medical College of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Charles A. Walch, M.D.'s specialty?
Charles A. Walch, M.D. is a general surgeon in Oakland, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Charles A. Walch, M.D.?
Charles A. Walch, M.D. is listed at 255 North 4Th Street Suite 2, Oakland, MD 21550. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Charles A. Walch, M.D.?
The number on file is (301) 334-8282. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Charles A. Walch, M.D.'s NPI number?
Charles A. Walch, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1396845384. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Charles A. Walch, M.D.'s education?
Charles A. Walch, M.D. attended Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Charles A. Walch, M.D. been practicing?
Charles A. Walch, M.D. has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Charles A. Walch, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles A. Walch, M.D. performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charles A. Walch, M.D. confirmed this information?
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