Physician Profile
Charles J. Wanker, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wanker
Charles J. Wanker, MD practices family medicine in Iola, KS. Charles is a 2001 graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 434 Medicare patients across 613 services. The services billed most often include hemoglobin a1c level, automated urinalysis test, and x-ray of chest, 2 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (620) 380-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2051 N STATE ST
Iola, KS 66749
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
613 services · 434 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
77 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
19 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
38 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
19 | |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
230 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
78 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis | Lab test | 82044 |
33 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
23 | |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
23 | |
| Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | Lab test | 87635 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Iola 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Wanker specialize in?
Dr. Wanker is a family doctor in Iola, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wanker located?
Dr. Wanker is listed at 2051 N State St, Iola, KS 66749. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wanker's phone number?
The number on file is (620) 380-6600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wanker's NPI number?
Dr. Wanker's National Provider Identifier is 1609835446. 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
Where did Dr. Wanker go to medical school?
Dr. Wanker attended West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wanker been practicing?
Dr. Wanker has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Wanker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wanker performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing and continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wanker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wanker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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