Orville Wetzel, MD
NPI 1689651960 · Anesthesiology Physician · Topeka, KS
Orville Wetzel, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1689651960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689651960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-24624 (KS)
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
20 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
51 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 20 | $107 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones01480 | 17 | $121 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 14 | $205 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $107–$205 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-28
- Last updated
- 2013-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orville Wetzel's NPI number?
- Orville Wetzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689651960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Orville Wetzel's specialty?
- Orville Wetzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Orville Wetzel located?
- Orville Wetzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 6001 Sw 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615-1011.
- What is Orville Wetzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Orville Wetzel is (316) 685-3698.
- Is Orville Wetzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Orville Wetzel's NPI (1689651960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.