Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Wheeless, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Dallas, TX

  • NPI 1891086880
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12222 Merit Dr Ste 600
Dallas, TX 752513294
(972) 715-5000
fax (972) 715-9976
Additional location
6606 Lbj Fwy, Ste 200
Dallas, TX 752406533
Mailing address
Po Box 840853
Dallas, TX 752840865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2022
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q4874
Medicaid
TX #362623601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891086880. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
686
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,670
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 142 141 $43
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 131 124 $81
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 67 67 $454
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 51 51 $103
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 51 51 $17
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 51 51 $3
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 38 38 $84
00562 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older) 37 37 $822
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 37 37 $30
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 35 33 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 430 peers in Dallas Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$46
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 1 $46.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$46

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Wheeless's medical specialty?
Dr. James Wheeless practices Anesthesiology Physician in Dallas, TX.
Where does Dr. James Wheeless practice?
Dr. James Wheeless practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 752513294. Office phone: 9727155000.
What is Dr. James Wheeless's NPI?
Dr. James Wheeless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891086880, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Wheeless accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Wheeless accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Wheeless commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556); Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (HCPCS 00560). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.