Stephen Wheat, MD
NPI 1356348619 · Internal Medicine Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Wheat, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1356348619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356348619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021381 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,069 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 767 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 432 | $111 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 298 | $79 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 233 | $46 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 173 | $150 |
| Comprehensive Ultrasound Scan of Entire Length of Nerves in Extremity76883 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 212 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 126 | 23 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 123 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 99 | 17 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 98 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 86 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-01
- Last updated
- 2011-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Wheat's NPI number?
- Stephen Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356348619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Wheat's specialty?
- Stephen Wheat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Wheat located?
- Stephen Wheat's practice location on file with NPPES is 138 East 5th Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5725.
- What is Stephen Wheat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Wheat is (318) 352-4477.
- Does Stephen Wheat accept Medicare?
- Stephen Wheat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Wheat's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Wheat's NPI (1356348619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.