Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Wachs, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Marietta, GA
- NPI 1164490678
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.2 / 100 · 2023
- 47 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
55 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 350
Marietta, GA 300601155
(770) 424-6893
fax (770) 528-9938 - Mailing address
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805 Sandy Plains Road, Medical Staff Services
Marietta, GA 300666340
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 16, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1979 — 47 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #54136
- Medicaid
- GA #423844937F
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164490678. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,710
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$150,135
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 637 | 350 | $129 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 441 | 335 | $15 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 211 | 104 | $79 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 137 | 58 | $120 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 96 | 93 | $68 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 62 | 62 | $129 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 44 | 44 | $165 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 23 | 23 | $21 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 21 | 21 | $174 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 14 | $91 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,129
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $162.96 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $162.89 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 9 | $142.58 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 7 | $125.80 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 6 | $116.75 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $91.08 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | 4 | $80.33 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $52.76 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $49.06 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 2 | $42.28 | |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | 1 | $32.56 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $32.07 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $23.36 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $14.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,274
Patients
1,708
Total drug cost
$692,170
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 898 | 293 | $15,607 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 552 | 171 | $7,896 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 535 | 182 | $23,338 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 497 | 124 | $606,393 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 488 | 153 | $6,431 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 348 | 115 | $6,685 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 294 | 104 | $3,075 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 275 | 100 | $1,582 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 266 | 83 | $2,835 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 245 | 69 | $2,320 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Wachs's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Wachs practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Marietta, GA.
Where does Dr. Joel Wachs practice?
Dr. Joel Wachs practices at 55 Whitcher St Ne, Marietta, GA 300601155. Office phone: 7704246893.
What is Dr. Joel Wachs's NPI?
Dr. Joel Wachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164490678, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Wachs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Wachs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Wachs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.