Wolfgang Winkelmayer, M.D., SC.D.
NPI 1871757021 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wolfgang Winkelmayer, M.D., SC.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1871757021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871757021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., SC.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q3991 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82,211 across 44 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)
- 1 Baylor PlzAbbr 7th FloorHouston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-8350
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-17
- Last updated
- 2025-03-06
- Certified
- 2025-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wolfgang Winkelmayer's NPI number?
- Wolfgang Winkelmayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871757021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wolfgang Winkelmayer's specialty?
- Wolfgang Winkelmayer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wolfgang Winkelmayer located?
- Wolfgang Winkelmayer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608.
- What is Wolfgang Winkelmayer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wolfgang Winkelmayer is (713) 873-8890.
- Does Wolfgang Winkelmayer accept Medicare?
- Wolfgang Winkelmayer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wolfgang Winkelmayer's NPI active?
- Yes — Wolfgang Winkelmayer's NPI (1871757021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.