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Hospitalist

Wendy L. Atkinson, MD

Works at hospitals in Wilmington, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Wendy L. Atkinson, MD is a hospitalist at 1202 Medical Ctr Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone: (910) 341-1540. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Wendy L. Atkinson had 293 Original Medicare patients and 981 services. NPI 1518491927. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Wendy L. Atkinson, 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 Wendy L. Atkinson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy L. Atkinson 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 Wendy L. Atkinson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 293 Original Medicare patients and 981 services for Wendy L. Atkinson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Wendy L. Atkinson's NPI number?
1518491927. 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 Wendy L. Atkinson, 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 patients293
Services billed to Medicare981
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)420 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)296 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)136 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)65 services
  5. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)60 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Chronic kidney disease54%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Ischemic heart disease49%

Hospitals where Wendy L. Atkinson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wendy L. Atkinson 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 Wendy L. Atkinson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wendy L. Atkinson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wilmington Health PLLC369 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Wilmington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wilmington Health PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518491927
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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