Christopher Wenger, M.D.
NPI 1972985224 · Family Medicine Physician · Custer, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Wenger, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Custer, SD (NPI 1972985224).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972985224
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10991 (SD)
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
11 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
1,088 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 | 187 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 98 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 85 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 83 | $10 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 82 | $159 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 65 | 61 |
| Azithromycin | 58 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 54 | 50 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 34 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 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
- 2015-06-23
- Last updated
- 2018-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Wenger's NPI number?
- Christopher Wenger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972985224, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Wenger's specialty?
- Christopher Wenger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Wenger located?
- Christopher Wenger's practice location on file with NPPES is 1220 Montgomery St, Custer, SD 57730.
- What is Christopher Wenger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Wenger is (605) 673-2229.
- Does Christopher Wenger accept Medicare?
- Christopher Wenger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Wenger's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Wenger's NPI (1972985224) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.