Quick answers
- Does Lucas J. Wendel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucas J. Wendel 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 Lucas J. Wendel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,208 Original Medicare patients and 13,464 services for Lucas J. Wendel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucas J. Wendel's NPI number?
- 1427256601. 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 Lucas J. Wendel, 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 | 1,208 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,464 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)6,660 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)895 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)840 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)780 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)691 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Lucas J. Wendel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lucas J. Wendel 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.
- Saint Joseph Hospital-ElginElgin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140217
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucas J. Wendel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 W330 Lafox Rd, Unit ASaint Charles, IL 60175 (630) 584‑9850
- 750 Fletcher Dr, Suite 106Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 695‑0499
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucas J. Wendel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fox Valley Ophthalmology7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Saint Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Charles, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fox Valley Ophthalmology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427256601 |
| 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