Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Andrew Wachtel, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1922108778
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 15.8 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8635 W 3Rd St, Suite 965W
Los Angeles, CA 900486106
(310) 657-3792
fax (310) 657-3799
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 13, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G51967
- Medicaid
- CA #GR0056470
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922108778. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,892
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$430,225
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 933 | 538 | $139 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 716 | 543 | $30 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 477 | 349 | $98 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 472 | 112 | $125 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 235 | 220 | $187 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 193 | 193 | $179 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 171 | 147 | $62 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 153 | 61 | $83 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 111 | 111 | $237 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 109 | 95 | $182 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 45 peers in Los Angeles Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 206. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromed, INC. | 1 | $17.23 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,121
Patients
862
Total drug cost
$602,776
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 426 | 138 | $9,604 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 201 | 66 | $215,441 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 187 | 95 | $7,123 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 173 | 80 | $4,720 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 161 | 56 | $104,535 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 147 | 52 | $2,013 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 141 | 76 | $492 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 136 | 34 | $86,367 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 110 | 77 | $902 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 100 | 24 | $81,716 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Andrew Wachtel's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Wachtel practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Wachtel practice?
Dr. Andrew Wachtel practices at 8635 W 3Rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900486106. Office phone: 3106573792.
What is Dr. Andrew Wachtel's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Wachtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922108778, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Wachtel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Wachtel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Wachtel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.