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Gastroenterology

Theodore V. Wells Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Kenmore, NY · Buffalo, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Theodore V. Wells Jr., MD is a gastroenterologist at 1026 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224. Phone: (716) 834-6152. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Theodore V. Wells Jr. had 126 Original Medicare patients and 317 services. NPI 1619958816. 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 Theodore V. Wells Jr., 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 Theodore V. Wells Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theodore V. Wells 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 Theodore V. Wells Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 317 services for Theodore V. Wells Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Theodore V. Wells Jr.'s NPI number?
1619958816. 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 Theodore V. Wells 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 patients126
Services billed to Medicare317
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)73 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)41 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)39 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)38 services
  5. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Theodore V. Wells Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theodore V. Wells 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.

  • Kenmore Mercy HospitalKenmore, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330102
  • Mercy Hospital of BuffaloBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330279
  • Sisters of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330078

Practice locations

Addresses where Theodore V. Wells Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619958816
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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