Quick answers
- Does Wendy M. Wendel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy M. 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 Wendy M. Wendel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 765 Original Medicare patients and 3,056 services for Wendy M. Wendel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendy M. Wendel's NPI number?
- 1780991331. 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 Wendy M. 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 | 765 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,056 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)633 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)554 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)430 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)370 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)260 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendy M. Wendel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1800 Placida RdEnglewood, FL 34223 (941) 475‑7991
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wendy M. Wendel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- James Eugenides Od PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Englewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Englewood, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in James Eugenides Od PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780991331 |
| 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
- 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