Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Wendel, PA

Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1306197496
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 Accelerator Way Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 379203078
(865) 546-2663
fax (865) 546-9047
Additional location
1926 Alcoa Hwy, Bldg. F, Suite 210
Knoxville, TN 379201545
Mailing address
8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 379233120

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 15, 2026
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #2200
Medicaid
TN #1530256

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306197496. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,762
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$66,834
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 4,856 294 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 504 275 $56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 110 97 $72
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 86 85 $159
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 67 64 $36
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 40 31 $83
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 40 31 $36
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 17 17 $155
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 17 17 $30
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 13 13 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 111 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 54× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $21.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
874
Patients
545
Total drug cost
$5,116
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 188 131 $1,010
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 155 145 $903
Meloxicam Generic 125 51 $632
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 113 59 $828
Cephalexin Generic 72 39 $111
Tramadol Hcl Generic 58 45 $94
Gabapentin Generic 53 45 $216
Cefadroxil Generic 32 30 $274
Ibuprofen Generic 22 0 $43
Celecoxib Generic 17 0 $926

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Wendel's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Wendel practices Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Wendel practice?
Dr. Benjamin Wendel practices at 1600 Accelerator Way Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 379203078. Office phone: 8655462663.
What is Dr. Benjamin Wendel's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Wendel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306197496, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Wendel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Wendel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Wendel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.