Kathryn Wheel, MD
NPI 1346456118 · Surgery Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Wheel, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1346456118).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346456118
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2011-00670 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,058 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 514 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 183 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 112 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 98 | $122 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 88 | $202 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,833 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 200 E Brown StPmc Physician Associates General SurgeryEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3006Phone: (570) 420-2301Fax: (570) 426-2647
- 200 E Brown StPmc Physician Associates General SurgeryEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3006Phone: (570) 420-2301Fax: (570) 426-2647
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-16
- Last updated
- 2019-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Wheel's NPI number?
- Kathryn Wheel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346456118, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Wheel's specialty?
- Kathryn Wheel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathryn Wheel located?
- Kathryn Wheel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 308, Allentown, PA 18103.
- What is Kathryn Wheel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Wheel is (610) 402-1650.
- Does Kathryn Wheel accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Wheel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Wheel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Wheel's NPI (1346456118) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.