Christopher Wenzel, M.D.
NPI 1356336697 · Specialist · Clyde, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Wenzel, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Clyde, NC (NPI 1356336697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356336697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9800162 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
469 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 | 128 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $123 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 69 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 66 | $107 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 55 | $177 |
| Repair of Wound of Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Underarms, Genitals, Hands, Or Feet By Transferring Skin, 10.0 Sq Cm Or Less14040 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 34 | 31 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 23 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 25 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 23 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 18 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 15 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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 , 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.
$75 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
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2020-06-27
- Certified
- 2020-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Wenzel's NPI number?
- Christopher Wenzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356336697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Wenzel's specialty?
- Christopher Wenzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Wenzel located?
- Christopher Wenzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 63 Haywood Park Dr, Clyde, NC 28721-4404.
- What is Christopher Wenzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Wenzel is (828) 627-1234.
- Does Christopher Wenzel accept Medicare?
- Christopher Wenzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Wenzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Wenzel's NPI (1356336697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.