Ben Wehrli, DPM
NPI 1013151331 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Wehrli, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1013151331).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013151331
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5901002240 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,665 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,219 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 653 | $36 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 584 | $46 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 352 | $115 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 169 | $74 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 121 | $239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 319 | 159 |
| Ketoconazole | 221 | 89 |
| Gabapentin | 112 | 35 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 93 | 75 |
| Cephalexin | 64 | 46 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 64 | 62 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 62 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85,041 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-30
- Last updated
- 2022-04-18
- Certified
- 2022-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Wehrli's NPI number?
- Ben Wehrli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013151331, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Wehrli's specialty?
- Ben Wehrli is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Ben Wehrli located?
- Ben Wehrli's practice location on file with NPPES is 74000 Country Club Dr Ste E4, Palm Desert, CA 92260-1678.
- What is Ben Wehrli's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Wehrli is (760) 848-8231.
- Does Ben Wehrli accept Medicare?
- Ben Wehrli is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Wehrli's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Wehrli's NPI (1013151331) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.