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
- Primary practice
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700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508
Tyler, TX 757011952
(903) 595-6680
fax (903) 592-1934 - Mailing address
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Po Box 150
Tyler, TX 757100150
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.