Quick answers
- Does Wynndel Buenger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wynndel Buenger 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 Wynndel Buenger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 515 Original Medicare patients and 51,151 services for Wynndel Buenger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wynndel Buenger's NPI number?
- 1336257245. 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 Wynndel Buenger, 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 patients | 515 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 51,151 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)35,406 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)6,501 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,024 services
- Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg (J2795)620 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)193 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%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Wynndel Buenger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wynndel Buenger 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.
- Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140002
- Anderson HospitalMaryville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140289
- Christian Hospital NortheastSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260180
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
- OSF Saint Anthony's Health CenterAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140052
Practice locations
Addresses where Wynndel Buenger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3 Professional Dr, Suite BAlton, IL 62002 (618) 465‑7177
- 4121 Veterans Memorial DrMount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242‑3778
- 4121 Veterans Memorial DrMt Vernon, IL 62864
- 4594 S Lindbergh Blvd, Sunset Hills ScSaint Louis, MO 63127 (618) 465‑7177
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wynndel Buenger as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Ltd18 clinicians in the group
- Interventional Pain Consultants LLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Find other Interventional Pain Management doctors in Illinois →
Other interventional pain specialists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336257245 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians