Dr. Charles Andrew Walch
General Surgery in Oakland, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Charles Andrew Walch, MD,FACS, is a General Surgery specialist in Oakland, Maryland. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Garrett County Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University Hospitals, Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Charles Andrew Walch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Garrett Surgical Group Pa. Dr. Charles Andrew Walch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 334-8282 to request Dr. Charles Andrew Walch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Charles Andrew Walch |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0941383418 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- FACS
Education and Training
- Dr. Charles Andrew Walch attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1396845384
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Charles Andrew Walch
Medical Licenses
Dr. Charles Andrew Walch has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| D47925 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oakland, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Morgantown, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Cumberland, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Garrett Surgical Group Pa
| Garrett Surgical Group Pa | 2 |
Practice Locations
255 N 4th St
Suite 2
Oakland, MD 21550-1337
Phone: (301) 334-8282
Fax: (301) 334-8468
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, August 22, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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