Quick answers
- Does Erik M. Wendland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik M. Wendland 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 Erik M. Wendland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 607 Original Medicare patients and 5,467 services for Erik M. Wendland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik M. Wendland's NPI number?
- 1891962445. 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 Erik M. Wendland, 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 | 607 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,467 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)653 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized) (80047)653 services
- Red blood cell concentration measurement (85014)653 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)567 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)549 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 disease75%
- Diabetes57%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
Hospitals where Erik M. Wendland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik M. Wendland 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.
- Cumberland Medical CenterCrossville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440009
- Leconte Medical CenterSevierville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440081
- Methodist Medical Center of Oak RidgeOak Ridge, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440034
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
- Roane Medical CenterHarriman, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440031
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik M. Wendland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 320 Park 40 N Blvd, Suite AKnoxville, TN 37923 (865) 692‑3462
- 800 Oak Ridge Tpke, Suite A401Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 692‑3462
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik M. Wendland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 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) | 1891962445 |
| 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