Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Wechter, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Edina, MN

  • NPI 1982847349
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8100 W 78Th St Ste 230
Edina, MN 554392570
(952) 946-9777
fax (952) 946-9888
Additional location
101 Willmar Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 562013556
(320) 231-5000
fax (320) 231-5067
Mailing address
101 Willmar Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 562013556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2023
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #58866

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982847349. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
427
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$32,221
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 166 36 $1
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 35 35 $161
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 33 33 $108
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 22 $122
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 30 21 $37
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 24 21 $405
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 23 18 $54
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 23 19 $44
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 20 15 $41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 15 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Wechter's medical specialty?
Dr. John Wechter practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Edina, MN.
Where does Dr. John Wechter practice?
Dr. John Wechter practices at 8100 W 78Th St Ste 230, Edina, MN 554392570. Office phone: 9529469777.
What is Dr. John Wechter's NPI?
Dr. John Wechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982847349, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Wechter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Wechter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Wechter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.