Derek Wheeler, M.D.
NPI 1912959610 · Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Wheeler, M.D. is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1912959610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912959610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036151474 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2020-02-26
- Certified
- 2020-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Wheeler's NPI number?
- Derek Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912959610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Wheeler's specialty?
- Derek Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Wheeler located?
- Derek Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2991.
- What is Derek Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Wheeler is (800) 543-7362.
- Does Derek Wheeler accept Medicare?
- Derek Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Wheeler's NPI (1912959610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.