Wynndel Buenger, MD
NPI 1336257245 · Pain Medicine Physician · Alton, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wynndel Buenger, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Alton, IL (NPI 1336257245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336257245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.092158 (IL)
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,769 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 193 | $241 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 191 | $275 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 138 | $225 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 132 | $106 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 128 | $73 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 27 | 26 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,448 across 38 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wynndel Buenger's NPI number?
- Wynndel Buenger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336257245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wynndel Buenger's specialty?
- Wynndel Buenger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wynndel Buenger located?
- Wynndel Buenger's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Professional Dr Ste B, Alton, IL 62002-5067.
- What is Wynndel Buenger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wynndel Buenger is (618) 465-7177.
- Does Wynndel Buenger accept Medicare?
- Wynndel Buenger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wynndel Buenger's NPI active?
- Yes — Wynndel Buenger's NPI (1336257245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.