Active NPI 1417953605 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Earl Vanhouden , MD

Surgery • Chanute, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Vanhouden, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chanute, KS. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1976, Dr. Vanhouden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 421 W MAIN ST.

Dr. Vanhouden is affiliated with Wilson County Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

421 W Main St

Chanute, KS 667201607

Telephone 6204317193

Fax 6204317741

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Katzer Pharmacy Inc Facility NPI 1770508681

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chanute, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +28.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Chanute, KS (376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vanhouden (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Chanute Specialty Average (21.5 Years) 21.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	75	$115.00	$83.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	65	$175.00	$118.27
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	37	37	$1729.00	$224.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$270.00	$153.95
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	29	28	$1064.00	$69.15
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	28	24	$1040.00	$120.74
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	21	$971.00	$75.38
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$1236.00	$166.50
17000 Destruction of skin growth	16	11	$137.00	$57.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$185.00	$102.18
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	13	13	$1236.00	$165.40
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$2178.00	$277.25
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$118.00	$16.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	20	$115.00	$61.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	77	$115.00	$83.94
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	73	11	$49.00	$6.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	56	$175.00	$118.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$270.00	$154.55
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	40	40	$1729.00	$225.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$185.00	$103.61
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	31	27	$1040.00	$117.99
17000 Destruction of skin growth	30	15	$137.00	$59.84
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	30	30	$1064.00	$65.49
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	26	26	$1236.00	$160.27
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$971.00	$92.49
15275 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	19	12	$495.00	$56.75
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	19	$118.00	$16.66
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$2178.00	$301.86
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$1403.00	$134.06
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	14	14	$1236.00	$161.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	91	$115.00	$84.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	66	$175.00	$117.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$185.00	$103.84
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	41	41	$1729.00	$237.62
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	39	12	$49.00	$6.34
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	32	$1236.00	$169.43
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	32	$971.00	$93.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$270.00	$156.75
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	29	29	$118.00	$17.38
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	28	28	$2178.00	$295.47
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	26	26	$1064.00	$77.94
17000 Destruction of skin growth	25	15	$137.00	$55.26
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	25	17	$1040.00	$140.27
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$1403.00	$159.41
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	18	18	$1236.00	$171.57
15275 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	14	11	$495.00	$59.35
45381 Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1383.00	$15.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	110	$138.01	$85.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	64	$203.34	$122.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$222.10	$105.33
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	54	47	$971.00	$91.45
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	45	45	$1403.00	$137.14
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	42	42	$1064.00	$91.68
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	42	42	$1729.00	$232.20
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	39	37	$2178.00	$305.49
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	38	37	$118.00	$17.70
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	35	34	$1236.00	$168.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$359.21	$156.03
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	30	26	$1040.00	$134.20
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	30	12	$885.00	$89.51
17000 Destruction of skin growth	22	13	$137.00	$56.65
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	20	20	$1236.00	$175.28
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	14	14	$1052.00	$78.78
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	13	11	$766.00	$62.51
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$3275.00	$612.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	217	153	$148.90	$71.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	105	$239.58	$102.52
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	66	58	$99.00	$35.33
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	63	60	$971.00	$91.88
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	61	57	$1064.00	$83.63
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	53	38	$1040.00	$132.36
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	50	50	$1236.00	$169.43
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	48	47	$1729.00	$237.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	45	$224.83	$104.72
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	46	45	$2178.00	$326.32
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	45	45	$118.00	$18.36
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	39	39	$1403.00	$136.84
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	36	36	$26.00	$22.11
17000 Destruction of skin growth	30	16	$137.00	$57.16
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$164.93	$72.70
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	23	23	$1236.00	$166.50
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	22	14	$20.00	$2.99
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	18	18	$1236.00	$181.14
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$3371.32	$598.02
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	14	12	$622.00	$103.47
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	11	11	$1052.00	$82.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	132	$142.00	$70.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	105	$226.00	$101.06
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	97	15	$49.00	$5.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	59	$215.00	$103.90
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	61	61	$1403.00	$146.01
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	60	60	$1729.00	$246.85
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	57	54	$1064.00	$84.97
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	57	55	$2178.00	$324.45
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	55	54	$137.75	$18.24
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	54	42	$1040.00	$133.75
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	53	52	$971.00	$95.80
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	48	47	$1236.00	$168.37
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	39	39	$158.00	$72.55
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	37	37	$1236.00	$182.47
17000 Destruction of skin growth	31	20	$137.00	$57.70
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	23	15	$622.00	$103.43
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	19	19	$1236.00	$172.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$104.00	$42.69
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$3275.00	$612.94
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	15	12	$766.00	$69.17
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	15	15	$1052.00	$81.72
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	13	11	$923.00	$127.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	127	$142.00	$66.78
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	136	17	$49.00	$4.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	63	$215.00	$98.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$226.00	$98.43
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	59	57	$1064.00	$85.95
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	56	55	$971.00	$91.11
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	52	52	$1403.00	$131.54
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	51	51	$1729.00	$229.30
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	50	50	$299.00	$17.45
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	49	49	$2178.00	$308.84
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	40	40	$1236.00	$161.62
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	37	33	$1040.00	$127.77
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	32	31	$1236.00	$161.10
17000 Destruction of skin growth	30	19	$137.00	$52.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	26	26	$158.00	$68.48
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	24	24	$1236.00	$170.91
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	17	14	$622.00	$105.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	11	$104.00	$39.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$329.00	$150.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	137	19	$49.00	$5.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	106	$141.72	$68.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	118	$226.00	$100.29
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	89	87	$1064.00	$86.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	57	$215.00	$100.35
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	53	53	$1403.00	$138.53
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	53	51	$1040.00	$128.17
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	52	52	$1236.00	$162.38
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	48	48	$1729.00	$243.80
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	47	45	$2178.00	$318.24
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	46	44	$299.00	$18.26
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	41	40	$971.00	$94.99
17000 Destruction of skin growth	33	23	$137.00	$58.13
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	29	29	$1236.00	$161.21
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	28	28	$158.00	$69.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$104.00	$40.60
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	17	17	$1236.00	$174.05
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	15	14	$674.00	$117.18
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$3275.00	$598.59
38221 Needle or trocar bone marrow biopsy	14	14	$585.00	$59.56
G0364 Bone marrow aspiration performed with bone marrow biopsy through the same incision on the same date of service	12	12	$353.00	$8.44
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1441.00	$194.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-02

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KS 0417383

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

100087520A (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross & Blue Shield

003263 (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rail Road Medicare

020020291

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Firstguard

600530 (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare

66720A018

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wilson County Hospital

2600 Ottawa Rd, Neodesha, KS 667571897

Phone: 6203252611

Wilson County Hospital

2600 Ottawa Rd, Neodesha, KS 667571897

Phone: 6203255439

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners

Brieanna Mueller , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1033693833

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Nicholas Galemore , RPH

Pharmacist

NPI 1174605430

Registered Pharmacist

Nick Allen , RPH

Pharmacist

NPI 1235287111

Registered Pharmacist

Dr. Mackenzey Sutherland , PharmD

Pharmacist

NPI 1437741816

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Amanda Alonzo , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1982206835

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Elizabeth Nothern , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1992052625

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location July 02, 2026

Registered at 421 W MAIN ST, CHANUTE, KS 667201607 (Tel: 6204317193)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2026

Registered at 421 W MAIN ST, CHANUTE, KS 667201607 (Tel: 6204317193)

✅

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 505 S PLUMMER AVE, CHANUTE, KS 667201950 (Tel: 6204312500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 946, CHANUTE, KS 667200946 (Tel: 6204312500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHARLES VANHOUDEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #0417383 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417953605

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 22, 2005

Last Update: July 02, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

421 W Main St

Chanute, KS 667201607

Phone: 6204317193

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