Dennis Wells, M.D.
NPI 1952729378 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Wells, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1952729378).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952729378
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
$450 across 6 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
- 2014-04-02
- Last updated
- 2014-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Wells's NPI number?
- Dennis Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952729378, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Wells's specialty?
- Dennis Wells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dennis Wells located?
- Dennis Wells's practice location on file with NPPES is 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558.
- What is Dennis Wells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Wells is (513) 584-1000.
- Does Dennis Wells accept Medicare?
- Dennis Wells is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Wells's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Wells's NPI (1952729378) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.