1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. San Antonio
  5. Physician Assistant
  6. NPI Profile

ERNEST WHEELER PA
NPI 1023418357
Physician Assistant - Surgical in San Antonio, TX

Active since August 22, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4502 MEDICAL DR, UHS TRAUMA SURGERY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-2078(210) 358-1972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ernest Wheeler Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ERNEST WHEELER PA (NPI 1023418357) is an individual surgical provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA09162) and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023418357
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameERNEST WHEELERCredential: PA
Location Address4502 MEDICAL DR, UHS TRAUMA SURGERYSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402
Mailing Address7703 Floyd Curl Dr, Uthscsa Dept Of Surgery, Mc7740San Antonio, TX 78229-3901 · (210) 743-4130 · Fax (210) 702-6292
Phone(210) 358-2078
Fax(210) 358-1972
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1023418357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA09162
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License PA09162 (TX)
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid339635001TX
Other339635002TX · Cshcn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare.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

Ernest Wheeler Pa 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.

PECOS PAC ID5698996197
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141027001690
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

EDUARDO N. POLLONO MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
DR. MAHDIEH IRAN NEJAD PARIZI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
RICHARD LEE BALLENTINE D.M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
MR. STEVAN REYES PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4253
MRS. CLAIRE LELEUX BEADLE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
NNENNA AWAGU CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 567-4500
DR. CYNTHIA N NGUYEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 743-4034
DR. JONATHAN EDWARD SLOVIK MD
Hospitalist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000

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 Ernest Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Wheeler is 1023418357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2014.

Where is Ernest Wheeler located?

Ernest Wheeler practices at 4502 Medical Dr Uhs Trauma Surgery, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 358-2078.

What is Ernest Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Ernest Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Wheeler 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 Ernest Wheeler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare list Ernest Wheeler 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 Ernest Wheeler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Wheeler is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Wheeler was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.