THURMAN WHEELER M.D.
NPI 1255773149
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine in Rochester, NY

Q: What is Thurman Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thurman Wheeler is 1255773149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2013.

Q: What is Thurman Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neuromuscular Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084N0008X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thurman Wheeler was last updated on July 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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 July 22, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

601 ELMWOOD AVE., BOX 645, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 275-6177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Thurman Wheeler M.d. NPPES

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

THURMAN WHEELER M.D. (NPI 1255773149) is an individual neuromuscular medicine provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (235238-1) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255773149

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0008X

Provider Legal NameTHURMAN WHEELERCredential: M.D.

Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVE., BOX 645Rochester, NY 14642

Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave., Box 645Rochester, NY 14642

Phone(585) 275-6177

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2013

✔ NPI 1255773149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neuromuscular MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0008X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 235238-1

Definition

A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).

601 ELMWOOD AVE., BOX 645, Rochester, NY 14642

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Thurman Wheeler 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.

PECOS PAC ID7911130851

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140430001795

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

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

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

338 mi

Dermatology

55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1801874573 (617) 724-0287

The General Hospital Corporation

338 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023049236 (617) 726-2000

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

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 Thurman Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thurman Wheeler is 1255773149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2013.

Where is Thurman Wheeler located?

Thurman Wheeler practices at 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 645, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 275-6177.

What is Thurman Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neuromuscular Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084N0008X.

Is Thurman Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thurman 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thurman Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thurman Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA) and The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA). 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 Thurman Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thurman Wheeler accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Thurman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thurman Wheeler was last updated on July 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.