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
- Primary practice
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2600 N Silver Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3175
fax (575) 388-4695
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
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.