Ryan Wetzel, MD
NPI 1699984690 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Wetzel, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1699984690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699984690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33017 (SC)
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
19 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
2,451 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 728 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 320 | $63 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 287 | $103 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 233 | $233 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 225 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 452 | 125 |
| Methocarbamol | 180 | 102 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 154 | 66 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 129 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 108 | 92 |
| Pregabalin | 103 | 27 |
| Alprazolam | 89 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$401 across 20 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
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2011-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Wetzel's NPI number?
- Ryan Wetzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699984690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Wetzel's specialty?
- Ryan Wetzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ryan Wetzel located?
- Ryan Wetzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1910 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201-3520.
- What is Ryan Wetzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Wetzel is (803) 256-4107.
- Does Ryan Wetzel accept Medicare?
- Ryan Wetzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Wetzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Wetzel's NPI (1699984690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.