Paul Wachter, M.D.
NPI 1902994528 · Psychiatry Physician · San Mateo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Wachter, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Mateo, CA (NPI 1902994528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902994528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G10654 (CA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
390 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 195 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 195 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$104 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 17 |
| Alprazolam | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 13 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2020-02-11
- Certified
- 2020-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Wachter's NPI number?
- Paul Wachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902994528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Wachter's specialty?
- Paul Wachter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Wachter located?
- Paul Wachter's practice location on file with NPPES is 327 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401-2585.
- What is Paul Wachter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Wachter is (650) 347-9146.
- Does Paul Wachter accept Medicare?
- Paul Wachter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Wachter's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Wachter's NPI (1902994528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.