DR. WAME NICHOLAS WAGGENSPACK JR. M.D.
NPI 1003834169
Orthopaedic Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA
About Dr. Wame Nicholas Waggenspack Jr. M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WAME NICHOLAS WAGGENSPACK JR. M.D. (NPI 1003834169) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (201531) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Secondary Practice Locations 4
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Wame Nicholas Waggenspack Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Oakbend Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, TXHouston Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXTexas Orthopedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXHouston Physicians' Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70810 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Wame Waggenspack's NPI number?
The NPI number for Wame Waggenspack is 1003834169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.
Where is Wame Waggenspack located?
Wame Waggenspack practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. The listed phone number is (225) 924-2424.
What is Wame Waggenspack's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Wame Waggenspack enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Wame Waggenspack is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Wame Waggenspack accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Wame Waggenspack as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Wame Waggenspack affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Wame Waggenspack is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Orthopedic Hospital and Houston Physicians' Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Wame Waggenspack was last updated on February 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
