Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Caroline Wurtzel, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chelsea, MI

  • NPI 1972864403
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14650 E Old US Highway 12 Ste 302
Chelsea, MI 481181805
(855) 450-2020
fax (586) 261-5231

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 1, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0105X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301100896

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972864403. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,583
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$176,264
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 198 198 $167
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 166 125 $127
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 165 116 $6
26440 Release of tendon of palm or finger 108 34 $466
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 97 67 $49
Q4049 Finger splint, static 96 62 $2
29125 Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint 87 74 $59
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass 85 41 $22
Q4022 Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass 79 66 $13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 78 65 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Chelsea Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,434
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pinnacle, INC 3 $1,190.91
Arthrex, INC. 7 $960.66
Endo USA, INC. 2 $150.31
Acumed LLC 1 $58.24
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $28.97
Sonex Health, INC. 1 $26.80
Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $17.80

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,565
Food and Beverage
$869

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
105
Patients
90
Total drug cost
$608
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 29 23 $57
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 18 $42
Cephalexin Generic 19 19 $310
Methylprednisolone Generic 19 16 $161
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 18 14 $37

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Caroline Wurtzel's medical specialty?
Dr. Caroline Wurtzel practices Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Chelsea, MI.
Where does Dr. Caroline Wurtzel practice?
Dr. Caroline Wurtzel practices at 14650 E Old US Highway 12 Ste 302, Chelsea, MI 481181805. Office phone: 8554502020.
What is Dr. Caroline Wurtzel's NPI?
Dr. Caroline Wurtzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972864403, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Caroline Wurtzel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Caroline Wurtzel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Caroline Wurtzel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.