Nicholas Wilhelm, MD
NPI 1578919775 · Family Medicine Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Wilhelm, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1578919775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578919775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R5056 (TX)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,895 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 | 254 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 189 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $85 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 134 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 133 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 132 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 426 | 124 |
| Losartan Potassium | 191 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 163 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 163 | 51 |
| Lisinopril | 105 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 103 | 32 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,061 across 65 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)
- 1600 Providence DrWaco, TX 76707-2261Phone: (254) 313-4200Fax: (254) 313-4531
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-06
- Last updated
- 2020-09-24
- Certified
- 2020-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Wilhelm's NPI number?
- Nicholas Wilhelm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578919775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Wilhelm's specialty?
- Nicholas Wilhelm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Wilhelm located?
- Nicholas Wilhelm's practice location on file with NPPES is 7300 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710-4023.
- What is Nicholas Wilhelm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Wilhelm is (254) 202-2600.
- Does Nicholas Wilhelm accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Wilhelm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Wilhelm's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Wilhelm's NPI (1578919775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.