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Orthopedic Surgery

Brett L. Wasserlauf, MD

Works at hospitals in Hartford, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Brett L. Wasserlauf, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1817 E Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308. Phone: (954) 836-8980. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brett L. Wasserlauf had 292 Original Medicare patients and 2,149 services. NPI 1275597882. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1817 E Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (954) 836‑8980
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hartford Hospital, St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
  • Group practice: Rehabclinics Pta Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brett L. Wasserlauf, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Brett L. Wasserlauf accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brett L. Wasserlauf accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Brett L. Wasserlauf see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 292 Original Medicare patients and 2,149 services for Brett L. Wasserlauf. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brett L. Wasserlauf's NPI number?
1275597882. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Brett L. Wasserlauf, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients292
Services billed to Medicare2,149
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)799 services
  2. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)226 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)147 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)137 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)101 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where Brett L. Wasserlauf works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brett L. Wasserlauf at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brett L. Wasserlauf is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brett L. Wasserlauf as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rehabclinics Pta Inc210 clinicians in the group
  • Advanced Orthopedics New England20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Ft Lauderdale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ft Lauderdale, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Rehabclinics Pta Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275597882
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians