Detlef Wencker, MD
NPI 1285634881 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Detlef Wencker, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1285634881).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285634881
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-36793 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
273 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 98 | $203 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 68 | $137 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 47 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 210 | 84 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 160 | 56 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 160 | 58 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 100 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 90 | 39 |
| Torsemide | 74 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,793 across 21 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
- 2005-07-26
- Last updated
- 2025-09-25
- Certified
- 2025-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Detlef Wencker's NPI number?
- Detlef Wencker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285634881, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Detlef Wencker's specialty?
- Detlef Wencker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Detlef Wencker located?
- Detlef Wencker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701-1908.
- What is Detlef Wencker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Detlef Wencker is (903) 595-5514.
- Does Detlef Wencker accept Medicare?
- Detlef Wencker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Detlef Wencker's NPI active?
- Yes — Detlef Wencker's NPI (1285634881) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.