Dara Heisler Christante, MD
Dara Heisler Christante is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Spokane, WA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in colon & rectal surgery, Dara Heisler Christante, MD is a long-established colon & rectal surgery specialist in Spokane. Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1272dNPPES updated 2022-11-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3, Spokane, WA 99201-2217
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better21%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+15.9 pts)
21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
212
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
115
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
319
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$109 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Dara Heisler Christante's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 421, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Dara Heisler Christante
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dara Heisler Christante for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Spokane required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dara Heisler Christante
Dr. Christante is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Spokane, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 624-2326.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dara Heisler Christante
Practice Location
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3, Spokane, WA 99201-2217
Mailing Address
Po Box 421, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421
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