Carl Wahlstrom, M.D.
NPI 1255498945 · Psychiatry Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Wahlstrom, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1255498945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255498945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
187 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 126 | $124 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 61 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 31 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 24 |
| Aripiprazole | 15 |
| Lorazepam | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 14 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 3 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
- 2007-01-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Wahlstrom's NPI number?
- Carl Wahlstrom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255498945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Wahlstrom's specialty?
- Carl Wahlstrom is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carl Wahlstrom located?
- Carl Wahlstrom's practice location on file with NPPES is 307 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-5311.
- What is Carl Wahlstrom's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Wahlstrom is (312) 782-7895.
- Does Carl Wahlstrom accept Medicare?
- Carl Wahlstrom is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Wahlstrom's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Wahlstrom's NPI (1255498945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.