Quick answers
- Does Frederick W. Wendler Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederick W. Wendler Jr. 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 Frederick W. Wendler Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 178 Original Medicare patients and 467 services for Frederick W. Wendler Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frederick W. Wendler Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1437130226. 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 Frederick W. Wendler Jr., 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 | 178 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 467 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)112 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)37 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)36 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes25%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Frederick W. Wendler Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederick W. Wendler Jr. 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.
- Gila Regional Medical CenterSilver City, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321311
Practice locations
Addresses where Frederick W. Wendler Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1264 E 32nd St, Lamontana Plz Gila Surg SerSilver City, NM 88061 (575) 538‑4187
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frederick W. Wendler Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gila Regional Medical Center19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Silver City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Silver City, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gila Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437130226 |
| 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