Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Waddle, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1215001359
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1668 Dominican Way
Santa Cruz, CA 950651522
(831) 464-9962
fax (831) 464-9933

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 8, 2011
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A68066

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215001359. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,411
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$266,914
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 258 48 $63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 176 132 $96
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 156 103 $108
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 141 15 $26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 117 117 $177
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 102 86 $138
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 85 65 $61
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 77 67 $185
36482 Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance 55 28 $1,960
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 35 17 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Santa Cruz Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$47
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $46.87

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$47

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
99
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$1,409
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 34 $217
Levofloxacin Generic 26 13 $546
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 25 23 $441
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 14 12 $205

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Waddle's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Waddle practices Surgery Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Brian Waddle practice?
Dr. Brian Waddle practices at 1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 950651522. Office phone: 8314649962.
What is Dr. Brian Waddle's NPI?
Dr. Brian Waddle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215001359, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Waddle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Waddle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Waddle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.