Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Wendell Phillips, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Tyler, TX

  • NPI 1164497871
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508
Tyler, TX 757011952
(903) 595-6680
fax (903) 592-1934
Mailing address
Po Box 150
Tyler, TX 757100150

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2020
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K3395

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164497871. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
289
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$148,814
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 56 56 $15
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 56 56 $1,680
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 47 47 $80
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 44 44 $698
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 40 40 $107
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 35 35 $382
33517 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft 11 11 $164

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Tyler Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,338
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 16 $828.75
Stryker Corporation 3 $186.43
Medtronic, INC. 2 $146.35
Atricure, INC. 1 $136.86
Baxter Healthcare 1 $39.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,338

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
85
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$1,309
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 36 11 $448
Prednisone Generic 13 0 $115
Celecoxib Generic 12 0 $317
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 12 0 $33
Nabumetone Generic 12 0 $396

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Wendell Phillips's medical specialty?
Dr. Wendell Phillips practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Tyler, TX.
Where does Dr. Wendell Phillips practice?
Dr. Wendell Phillips practices at 700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508, Tyler, TX 757011952. Office phone: 9035956680.
What is Dr. Wendell Phillips's NPI?
Dr. Wendell Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164497871, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wendell Phillips accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wendell Phillips accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wendell Phillips commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.