BENJAMIN M. WENDEL PA
NPI 1306197496
Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Benjamin Wendel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Wendel is 1306197496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2012.

Q: What is Benjamin Wendel's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Wendel was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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 September 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 546-2663(865) 546-9047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Benjamin M. Wendel Pa NPPES

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

BENJAMIN M. WENDEL PA (NPI 1306197496) is an individual physician assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2200) and active in the NPI registry since September 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306197496

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN M. WENDELCredential: PA

Location Address1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200Knoxville, TN 37920-3078

Mailing Address8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-3120 · (865) 769-4500 · Fax (865) 769-4501

Phone(865) 546-2663

Fax(865) 546-9047

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026

✔ NPI 1306197496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 2200

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.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 2200 (TN)

1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11926 Alcoa Hwy, Bldg. F, Suite 210Knoxville, TN 37920-1545 · Phone (865) 546-2663 · Fax (865) 546-9047

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1530256TN

OtherP01228945TN · Railroad Medicare

Other4337380TN · Bluecross Blueshield

Other4343172TN · Bluecross Blueshield Surgery Assist

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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

Benjamin M. Wendel Pa 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 ID1951551878

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121030000171

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 10

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

4,624 services251 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

443 services239 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

82 services69 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

69 services69 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

53 services51 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

50 services48 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

80.84

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$50.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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