DR. WENDELL T WHEAT M.D.
NPI 1376565382
Specialist in Memphis, TN
NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006
Contact Information
6005 PARK AVE STE 601
MEMPHIS, TN
ZIP 38119
Phone: (901) 680-9205
Fax: (901) 821-0078
- Individual
- Male
- Specialist
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About WENDELL WHEAT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wendell Wheat, a provider established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1376565382 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number MD0000009011 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1376565382
- Provider Name
- DR. WENDELL T WHEAT M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6005 PARK AVE STE 601 MEMPHIS, TN 38119
- Location Phone
- (901) 680-9205
- Location Fax
- (901) 821-0078
- Mailing Address
- 6005 PARK AVE STE 601 MEMPHIS, TN 38119
- Mailing Phone
- (901) 680-9205
- Mailing Fax
- (901) 821-0078
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 174400000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- MD0000009011
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| B03844 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TN | |
| 3179000 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | TN |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Wendell Wheat is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1376565382, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1376565382, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 6005 PARK AVE STE 601 MEMPHIS, TN 38119 and the phone number is (901) 680-9205.
Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
