Quick answers
- Does Thomas H. Wuerz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas H. Wuerz 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 Thomas H. Wuerz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 230 services for Thomas H. Wuerz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas H. Wuerz's NPI number?
- 1619141496. 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 Thomas H. Wuerz, 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 | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 230 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views (73503)86 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)15 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)12 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure48%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Depression15%
Hospitals where Thomas H. Wuerz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas H. Wuerz 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.
- Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220177
- New England Baptist HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 220088
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas H. Wuerz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Flanders RdWestborough, MA 01581 (781) 890‑2133
- 57 Prospect StNantucket, MA 02554 (508) 825‑8100
- 75 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138 (617) 496‑8700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas H. Wuerz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC291 clinicians in the group
- President and Fellows of Harvard College97 clinicians in the group
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital87 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Westborough
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Westborough, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619141496 |
| 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