DR. MICHAEL WAHLERS M.D.
NPI 1265640940
Anesthesiology in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since May 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 462-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Wahlers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL WAHLERS M.D. (NPI 1265640940) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in Florida (ME142372) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265640940
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL WAHLERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1555 SOQUEL DRIVESanta Cruz, CA 95065
Mailing Address10470 Old Placerville Rd, Suite 100Sacramento, CA 95827-2539 · (800) 470-0071
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2021
✔ NPI 1265640940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME142372✔ Licensed in CA · A106542✔ Licensed in MA · 235860
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.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License 43569 (CA)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Wahlers 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 ID5991862682
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090325000091
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Wahlers reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2425 SAMARITAN DR
San Jose, CA 95124
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 833 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
900 HYDE ST
San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
600 COFFEE RD
Modesto, CA 95355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,056 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S
Largo, FL 33774
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,287 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
392 CHESTNUT ST
Needham, MA 02492
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 556 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
13 services13 patients

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.

Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Family Medicine
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Anesthesiology
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE, HOSPITAL BASED AT DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Hospitalist
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

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 Wahlers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Wahlers is 1265640940. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2007.

Where is Michael Wahlers located?

Michael Wahlers practices at 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 462-7700.

What is Michael Wahlers's specialty?

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

Is Michael Wahlers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Wahlers 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 Michael Wahlers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Wahlers reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Cep America - Anesthesia PC (San Jose, CA), Anesthesiologists' Medical Group Of San Francisco, Inc. (San Francisco, CA), Sutter Valley Medical Foundation (Modesto, CA), Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC (Largo, FL) and Associated Physicians Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Is (Needham, 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 Michael Wahlers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Wahlers accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Michael Wahlers 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 Michael Wahlers was last updated on January 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.