Quick answers
- Does John B. Wahlig Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John B. Wahlig 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 John B. Wahlig Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 282 services for John B. Wahlig Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John B. Wahlig Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1790729051. 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 John B. Wahlig 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 282 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)30 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)27 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)21 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where John B. Wahlig Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John B. Wahlig 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.
- MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200009
- MaineHealth Mid Coast HospitalBrunswick, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200021
- Northern Light A R Gould HospitalPresque Isle, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200018
- Northern Light Mercy HospitalPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200008
Practice locations
Addresses where John B. Wahlig Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 155 Rover River PkwyPortland, ME 04102 (207) 879‑3000
- 175 Fore River PkwyPortland, ME 04102 (207) 879‑3000
- 195 Fore River Pkwy, Suite 440Portland, ME 04102 (207) 553‑6054
- 40 Park RdWestbrook, ME 04092 (207) 857‑8174
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John B. Wahlig Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Hospital301 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 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) | 1790729051 |
| 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