Richard Wandzel, D.O.
NPI 1174588370 · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Highland, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wandzel, D.O. is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Highland, MI (NPI 1174588370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174588370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008319 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
735 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 | 217 | $89 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 143 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 92 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $126 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 63 | $35 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 292 | 142 |
| Prednisone | 258 | 126 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 168 | 78 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc | 123 | 100 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 41 | 18 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 29 | 14 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$523 across 20 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
- 2006-04-19
- Last updated
- 2011-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wandzel's NPI number?
- Richard Wandzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174588370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wandzel's specialty?
- Richard Wandzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wandzel located?
- Richard Wandzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 W Highland Rd, Highland, MI 48357-4504.
- What is Richard Wandzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wandzel is (248) 889-7600.
- Does Richard Wandzel accept Medicare?
- Richard Wandzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wandzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wandzel's NPI (1174588370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.