Erich Wolf, M.D, PH.D
NPI 1942206727 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erich Wolf, M.D, PH.D is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1942206727).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942206727
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D, PH.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 021935 (LA)
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
21 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
806 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 | 481 | $110 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 71 | $223 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 37 | $43 |
| Graft of Donor Bone to Spine20931 | 25 | $97 |
| Fusion of Upper Spine Bone With Removal of Disc and Release of Spinal Cord Or Nerve, 1 Disc22551 | 24 | $1,494 |
| Insertion of Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Array Through Skin63650 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,042 across 19 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
- 2005-06-24
- Last updated
- 2010-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erich Wolf's NPI number?
- Erich Wolf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942206727, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erich Wolf's specialty?
- Erich Wolf is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erich Wolf located?
- Erich Wolf's practice location on file with NPPES is 1614 Wolf Cir, Lake Charles, LA 70605-2348.
- What is Erich Wolf's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erich Wolf is (337) 478-9653.
- Does Erich Wolf accept Medicare?
- Erich Wolf is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erich Wolf's NPI active?
- Yes — Erich Wolf's NPI (1942206727) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.