Thomas Wente, DO
NPI 1538134002 · Family Medicine Physician · South Sioux City, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Wente, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in South Sioux City, NE (NPI 1538134002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538134002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 188 (NE)
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
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
7,122 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 857 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 722 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 572 | $8 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 483 | $3 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 462 | $10 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 420 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 194 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 733 | 171 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 730 | 125 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 491 | 100 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 464 | 101 |
| Omeprazole | 443 | 99 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 426 | 91 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,320 across 74 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
- 2006-02-20
- Last updated
- 2026-02-27
- Certified
- 2026-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Wente's NPI number?
- Thomas Wente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538134002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Wente's specialty?
- Thomas Wente is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Wente located?
- Thomas Wente's practice location on file with NPPES is 3250 Plaza Dr, South Sioux City, NE 68776-3144.
- What is Thomas Wente's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Wente is (402) 412-4220.
- Does Thomas Wente accept Medicare?
- Thomas Wente is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Wente's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Wente's NPI (1538134002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.