Quick answers
- Does Charles V. Wendling Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles V. Wendling 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 Charles V. Wendling Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 558 Original Medicare patients and 54,836 services for Charles V. Wendling Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles V. Wendling Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1710188867. 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 Charles V. Wendling 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 patients | 558 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 54,836 |
| Different services or procedures | 143 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj (J9144)7,560 services
- Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg (J9299)5,920 services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)4,900 services
- Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg (J0185)2,600 services
- Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg (J1437)1,600 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis45%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)38%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Charles V. Wendling Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles V. Wendling 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.
- Angel Medical CenterFranklin, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341326
- Erlanger Murphy Medical CenterMurphy, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341328
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341316
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles V. Wendling Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1860 Sugar Hill Rd, Suite AMarion, NC 28752 (828) 212‑7024
- 551 Brevard RdAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 212‑7021
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles V. Wendling Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Oncology Partners PA391 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Oncology Partners PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 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) | 1710188867 |
| 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