Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Wachter, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1245247295
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4Th Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 272-5062
Mailing address
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116
Albuquerque, NM 871064310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2024
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #97-163

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245247295. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
171
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$25,531
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 71 71 $121
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 54 54 $177
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 29 29 $212
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 17 17 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 86 peers in this city , average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Wachter's medical specialty?
Dr. David Wachter practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. David Wachter practice?
Dr. David Wachter practices at 4Th Ambulatory Care Ctr, Albuquerque, NM 871310001. Office phone: 5052725062.
What is Dr. David Wachter's NPI?
Dr. David Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245247295, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Wachter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Wachter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Wachter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.