Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carla Wendler, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Las Cruces, NM

  • NPI 1801993555
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2448 Missouri Ave
Las Cruces, NM 880015109
(575) 523-2020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 27, 2022
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Mexico #668 · Minnesota #2992

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801993555. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
979
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,941
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 291 282 $118
92250 Photography of the retina 148 147 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 118 112 $38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 96 91 $58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 88 71 $86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 63 57 $32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 55 55 $10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 55 32 $53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 46 46 $140
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 19 13 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$505
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
VISIONARY OPTICS LLC 1 $200.00
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $100.00
CooperVision Inc. 2 $61.15
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 2 $37.68
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $33.82
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $28.61
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $23.85
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 1 $19.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$305
Gift
$200

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
199
Patients
40
Total drug cost
$60,383
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 79 24 $3,681
Timolol Maleate Generic 33 0 $497
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 24 0 $15,334
Cyclosporine Generic 17 0 $10,143
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 17 16 $287
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 17 0 $27,606
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 12 0 $2,835

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carla Wendler's medical specialty?
Dr. Carla Wendler practices Optometrist in Las Cruces, NM.
Where does Dr. Carla Wendler practice?
Dr. Carla Wendler practices at 2448 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 880015109. Office phone: 5755232020.
What is Dr. Carla Wendler's NPI?
Dr. Carla Wendler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801993555, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carla Wendler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carla Wendler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carla Wendler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.