Quick answers
- Does Joe K. Wells Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joe K. Wells Iii 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 Joe K. Wells Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 1,116 services for Joe K. Wells Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joe K. Wells Iii's NPI number?
- 1629092903. 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 Joe K. Wells Iii, 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 | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,116 |
| Different services or procedures | 110 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes (99153)164 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)83 services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)82 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)56 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%
- Chronic kidney disease69%
- Diabetes55%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Arthritis41%
Hospitals where Joe K. Wells Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joe K. Wells Iii 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.
- St David's Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450431
- St David's South Austin Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450713
Practice locations
Addresses where Joe K. Wells Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1010 W 40th StAustin, TX 78756 (512) 459‑8753
- 3801 N Lamar BlvdAustin, TX 78756
- 901 W Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704 (512) 447‑2211
- 919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 476‑7111
- 919 E 32nd St, St. Davids Med CtrAustin, TX 78705 (512) 544‑7111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joe K. Wells Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Davids Heart and Vascular PLLC203 clinicians in the group
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, PA34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Davids Heart and Vascular PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629092903 |
| 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