Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Christopher W. Hammerle

MD · Gastroenterology · Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
425 W BANNOCK ST
Boise, ID 83702
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 22 Years Practicing
609
Medicare Patients / yr
13
Procedures Billed
22
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Hammerle

See which plans Dr. Hammerle accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Idaho, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Hammerle is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 83702, ID — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Hammerle Does

Dr. Hammerle served 609 Medicare patients across 619 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Idaho (598 patients across 55 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)218212
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)8585
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)6867
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)5555
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (43248)3533

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Hammerle billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Hammerle is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Nampa, ID
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Boise, ID
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Hammerle practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Hammerle offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 425 W BANNOCK ST, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 489-1431

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

20 min

Average commute time in this zip · 64% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

45.8118

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 83702, ID

If Dr. Hammerle isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 83702, ID:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Matthew R. SericatiGastroenterology5801.2 mi
David W. WoodGastroenterology3481.2 mi
Robert A. LockwoodGastroenterology4111.2 mi
Bonnie K. WaiteGastroenterology6821.2 mi
Elsbeth C. Jensen-OtsuGastroenterology1.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Christopher W. Hammerle: Common Questions

Does Dr. Hammerle accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Hammerle is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Hammerle depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 83702, ID →
Where is Dr. Hammerle's office?
Dr. Hammerle practices at 425 W BANNOCK ST, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: (208) 489-1431.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Hammerle accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (208) 489-1431 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 83702, ID to see available options.
Does Dr. Hammerle offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Hammerle as offering telehealth. Call the office at (208) 489-1431 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Hammerle?
Dr. Hammerle graduated in 2004 and has been practicing for approximately 22 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Hammerle treated 609 Medicare patients across 13 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Hammerle is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (208) 489-1431 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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