Wendell Smith
NPI 1568480879 · Surgery Physician · Virginia, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wendell Smith is a Surgery Physician provider in Virginia, MN (NPI 1568480879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568480879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44610 (MN)
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
19 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
46 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 27 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$89 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 90 | 25 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 69 | 68 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 48 | 46 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 40 |
| Sucralfate | 19 | — |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2011-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wendell Smith's NPI number?
- Wendell Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568480879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wendell Smith's specialty?
- Wendell Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wendell Smith located?
- Wendell Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792-2329.
- What is Wendell Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wendell Smith is (218) 749-7953.
- Does Wendell Smith accept Medicare?
- Wendell Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wendell Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Wendell Smith's NPI (1568480879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.