Timothy Wuerz, DO
NPI 1497988646 · Psychiatry Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Wuerz, DO is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1497988646).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497988646
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS11722 (FL)
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 tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 63 |
| Esketamine Hclbrand: Spravato | 56 |
| Aripiprazole | 50 |
| Risperidone | 49 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 45 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 42 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 36 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 2 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 (1)
- 1501 Hughes Way Ste 150Long Beach, CA 90810-1878Phone: (310) 221-6336
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-09-03
- Last updated
- 2024-03-11
- Certified
- 2024-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Wuerz's NPI number?
- Timothy Wuerz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497988646, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Wuerz's specialty?
- Timothy Wuerz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Wuerz located?
- Timothy Wuerz's practice location on file with NPPES is 21730 S Vermont Ave # 122, Torrance, CA 90502.
- What is Timothy Wuerz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Wuerz is (310) 781-3424.
- Does Timothy Wuerz accept Medicare?
- Timothy Wuerz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Wuerz's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Wuerz's NPI (1497988646) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.