David Wechter, M.D.
NPI 1659486348 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659486348
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036061251 (IL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,133 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 503 | $131 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 176 | $9 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 161 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 141 | $130 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 59 | $33 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 49 | $42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 114 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 475 | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 447 | 122 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 259 | 72 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 251 | 70 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 193 | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 193 | 52 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1515 E 52nd Pl3rd FloorChicago, IL 60615-4390Phone: (773) 493-8212Fax: (773) 955-2166
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2022-09-29
- Certified
- 2021-12-09
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.