Andrew Wachtel, M.D.
NPI 1922108778 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Wachtel, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1922108778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922108778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G51967 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,557 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 950 | $129 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 743 | $29 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 302 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 265 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 260 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 394 | 123 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 288 | 64 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 248 | 121 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 191 | 78 |
| Prednisone | 164 | 89 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 159 | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2023-04-13
- Certified
- 2023-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Wachtel's NPI number?
- Andrew Wachtel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922108778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Wachtel's specialty?
- Andrew Wachtel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Wachtel located?
- Andrew Wachtel's practice location on file with NPPES is 8635 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-6106.
- What is Andrew Wachtel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Wachtel is (310) 657-3792.
- Does Andrew Wachtel accept Medicare?
- Andrew Wachtel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Wachtel's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Wachtel's NPI (1922108778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.