Quick answers
- Does Phillip C. Hochwalt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Phillip C. Hochwalt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Phillip C. Hochwalt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 695 Original Medicare patients and 2,172 services for Phillip C. Hochwalt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Phillip C. Hochwalt's NPI number?
- 1598992737. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Phillip C. Hochwalt, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 695 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,172 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)730 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)189 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)163 services
- Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm (13152)91 services
- Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm (12052)88 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure68%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes22%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
Hospitals where Phillip C. Hochwalt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Phillip C. Hochwalt at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Confluence Health HospitalWenatchee, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500016
Practice locations
Addresses where Phillip C. Hochwalt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 S Miller StWenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 662‑2208
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Phillip C. Hochwalt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Washington Health Services Association721 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other dermatologic surgeons in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Washington Health Services Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598992737 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians