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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: July 26, 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
Phone(831) 462-7700
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
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

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.

PAIN CLINIC OF MONTEREY BAY
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7700
STANISLAVA MATEJIN MD
Family Medicine
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7296
DR. KATHERINE A KINGHORN MD
Anesthesiology
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE, HOSPITAL BASED AT DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7630
RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY INC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 476-1542
MR. GLENN BRIAN ROBBINS R.PH.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7808
DR. JENIFER I BUTLER M.D.
Hospitalist
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 475-1111

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.

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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.