David Wernsing, MD
NPI 1518999820 · Surgery Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Wernsing, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1518999820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518999820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD066460L (PA)
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
380 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 69 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $134 |
| Insertion of Abdominal Cavity Tube Using an Endoscope49324 | 33 | $395 |
| Fusion of Lower Spine Bone Through Abdomen With Partial Removal of Disc22558 | 30 | $942 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,582 across 33 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2012-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Wernsing's NPI number?
- David Wernsing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518999820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Wernsing's specialty?
- David Wernsing is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Wernsing located?
- David Wernsing's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104-5127.
- What is David Wernsing's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Wernsing is (215) 662-2626.
- Does David Wernsing accept Medicare?
- David Wernsing is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Wernsing's NPI active?
- Yes — David Wernsing's NPI (1518999820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.