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MICHAEL WAYNE WACHTER M.D.
NPI 1235306564
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Active since May 15, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1700 PIERCE ST STE 305, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115(415) 922-0221 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Michael Wayne Wachter M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL WAYNE WACHTER M.D. (NPI 1235306564) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (G076765) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235306564
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL WAYNE WACHTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1700 PIERCE ST STE 305San Francisco, CA 94115-6115
Mailing Address1700 Pierce St Ste 305San Francisco, CA 94115-6115 · (415) 922-0221
Phone(415) 922-0221
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2008
✔ NPI 1235306564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G076765
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1700 PIERCE ST STE 305, San Francisco, CA 94115
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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)

Michael Wayne Wachter M.d. 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Wachter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of California San Francisco
1.9 mi
Surgery
400 PARNASSUS AVE, MCB 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,645 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346329380 (415) 353-2161
Ucsf Medical Group Business Services
1.9 mi
Internal Medicine
400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,544 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477624104 (415) 353-2808

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94115 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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 Wachter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Wachter is 1235306564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2008.

Where is Michael Wachter located?

Michael Wachter practices at 1700 Pierce St Ste 305, San Francisco, CA 94115. The listed phone number is (415) 922-0221.

What is Michael Wachter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Michael Wachter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Wachter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Wachter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Wachter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of California San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) and Ucsf Medical Group Business Services (San Francisco, CA). Each 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 Michael Wachter'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 Michael Wachter was last updated on May 15, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.