Quick answers
- Does Justin L. Wendel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Justin L. Wendel 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 Justin L. Wendel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 473 services for Justin L. Wendel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Justin L. Wendel's NPI number?
- 1649901505. 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 Justin L. Wendel, 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 473 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)294 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)61 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)44 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)42 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)17 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%
- Diabetes65%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Chronic kidney disease62%
- Arthritis58%
Hospitals where Justin L. Wendel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Justin L. Wendel 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.
- Harlingen Medical CenterHarlingen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450855
- Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450028
- VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLCHarlingen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450033
Practice locations
Addresses where Justin L. Wendel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520 (956) 698‑5400
- 2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 (956) 389‑2044
- 5501 S Expressway, Suite 77Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 365‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Justin L. Wendel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Benchmark Inpatient Services PLLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Brownsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brownsville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Benchmark Inpatient Services PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649901505 |
| 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