Quick answers
- Does Wendall C. Bauman Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendall C. Bauman 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 Wendall C. Bauman Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 809 Original Medicare patients and 36,918 services for Wendall C. Bauman Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendall C. Bauman Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1508082132. 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 Wendall C. Bauman 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 | 809 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36,918 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)30,007 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,516 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,118 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)709 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)347 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendall C. Bauman Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11651 Toepperwein Rd, Suite 201Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 654‑0400
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Live Oak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Live Oak, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508082132 |
| 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
- 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