CHARLES J. WANKER MD – NPI #1609835446
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CHARLES WANKER is a physician located in IOLA, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609835446 to CHARLES WANKER on March 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 26, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHARLES WANKER below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES J. WANKER

NPI Number
1609835446
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES J. WANKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2051 N STATE ST
IOLA, KS 66749
Phone: (620) 380-6600 Fax: (620) 380-6215
Mailing address
PO BOX 1832
PITTSBURG, KS 66762-1832
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 26, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 IN 01057134A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHARLES WANKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALLEN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      3066 NORTH KENTUCKY STREET
      IOLA, KS 66749
    • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
      421 S MAPLE
      GARNETT, KS 66032
    • FREDONIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1527 MADISON
      FREDONIA, KS 66736
    • NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      629 SOUTH PLUMMER
      CHANUTE, KS 66720
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ANGELS CARE HOME HEALTH
      11 N HIGHLAND AVE
      CHANUTE, KS 66720
    • SAINT LUKES HOME CARE
      901 EAST 104TH ST, MAILSTOP 3000
      KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
  • NURSING HOME
    • DIVERSICARE OF CHANUTE
      530 W 14TH STREET
      CHANUTE, KS 66720
    • MEDICALODGES IOLA
      600 E GARFIELD STREET
      IOLA, KS 66749
    • MORAN MANOR
      3940 US HWY 54
      MORAN, KS 66755
    • YATES OPERATOR, LLC
      801 S FRY STREET PO BOX 265
      YATES CENTER, KS 66783
  • HOSPICE
    • GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE OF MID AMERICA INC
      1317 S FOUNTAIN DR
      OLATHE, KS 66061
    • HARRY HYNES MEMORIAL HOSPICE
      313 S MARKET STREET
      WICHITA, KS 67202
    • KINDRED HOSPICE
      1819 MAIN STREET
      PARSONS, KS 67357

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