MICHAEL JOSEPH WECHSLER PA-C
NPI 1215396866
Physician Assistant in West Reading, PA

Active since February 10, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120, WEST READING, PA 19611(484) 628-0580(610) 374-1902 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2016, Feb 22, 2016, Feb 10, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michael Joseph Wechsler Pa-c NPPES

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

MICHAEL JOSEPH WECHSLER PA-C (NPI 1215396866) is an individual physician assistant in West Reading, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA058067) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reading Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215396866
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL JOSEPH WECHSLERCredential: PA-C
Location Address301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120West Reading, PA 19611-1493
Mailing AddressPo Box 13579Reading, PA 19612-3579
Fax(610) 374-1902
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2024
NPI 1215396866 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in PA · MA058067
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120, West Reading, PA 19611

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

Michael Joseph Wechsler Pa-c 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 ID648579771
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160425000979
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390044
Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19611 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120
WEST READING, PA 19611
Nurse Practitioner
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120
WEST READING, PA 19611
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120
WEST READING, PA 19611
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120
WEST READING, PA 19611
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120
WEST READING, PA 19611
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
301 S 7TH AVE STE 1120
WEST READING, PA 19611

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 Michael Wechsler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Wechsler is 1215396866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2016.

Where is Michael Wechsler located?

Michael Wechsler practices at 301 S 7th Ave Ste 1120, West Reading, PA 19611. The listed phone number is (484) 628-0580.

What is Michael Wechsler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Michael Wechsler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Wechsler 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.

Is Michael Wechsler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Wechsler is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Wechsler was last updated on May 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.