Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frederick Wendler, MD

Specialist (CMS: General Surgery) · Silver City, NM

  • NPI 1437130226
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2600 N Silver Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3175
fax (575) 388-4695

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 3, 2022
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #89-327
Medicaid
NM #18283

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437130226. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
514
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$58,656
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 138 118 $86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 136 136 $107
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 66 64 $78
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 47 47 $178
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 40 $122
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 35 35 $213
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 25 25 $126
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 23 23 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
368
Patients
245
Total drug cost
$8,104
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 132 129 $3,191
Omeprazole Generic 104 44 $1,878
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 38 36 $395
Famotidine Generic 25 0 $395
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 23 23 $419
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 23 0 $696
Sucralfate Generic 23 13 $1,130

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Frederick Wendler's medical specialty?
Dr. Frederick Wendler practices Specialist in Silver City, NM.
Where does Dr. Frederick Wendler practice?
Dr. Frederick Wendler practices at 2600 N Silver Street, Silver City, NM 88061. Office phone: 5753883175.
What is Dr. Frederick Wendler's NPI?
Dr. Frederick Wendler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437130226, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frederick Wendler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frederick Wendler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frederick Wendler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.