ADAM J WACHER MD
NPI 1083774533
Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Q: What is Adam Wacher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adam Wacher is 1083774533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Adam J Wacher MD.

Q: What is Adam Wacher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adam Wacher was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.

Active since December 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled

74.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-0848(409) 772-0885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Adam J Wacher Md NPPES

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

ADAM J WACHER MD (NPI 1083774533) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2731) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083774533

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameADAM J WACHERCredential: MD

Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-1022

Mailing Address400 Harborside DrGalveston, TX 77555-0001 · (409) 772-0848 · Fax (409) 772-0885

Phone(409) 772-0848

Fax(409) 772-0885

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1083774533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L2731

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Adam J Wacher Md

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH36367TX

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8947M1TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Adam J Wacher Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Adam Wacher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

Same address

General Practice

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

37 services36 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

35 services35 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

35 services34 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

20 services19 patients

Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator 00534

Anesthesia for the insertion or replacement of a pacing heart defibrillator is a pain management process. It makes you comfortable during the procedure. It can be local, making you numb in a specific area, or general, where you're asleep and feel no pain.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

14 services14 patients

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.

74.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.77

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.75

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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1011

DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD

Internal Medicine

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-7063

DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-8031

SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1221

RANDA ABDELMASIH MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (832) 505-2300

HEATHER PENTON

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Adam Wacher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adam Wacher is 1083774533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Adam J Wacher MD.

Where is Adam Wacher located?

Adam Wacher practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-0848.

What is Adam Wacher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Adam Wacher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Adam Wacher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Adam Wacher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Adam Wacher reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Adam Wacher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adam Wacher was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.