ERIC WAIT M.D.
NPI 1558771436
Orthopaedic Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Eric Wait's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Wait is 1558771436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2014.

Q: What is Eric Wait's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Wait was last updated on January 21, 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 May 01, 2014PECOS Enrolled

3533 S ALAMEDA ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 694-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2026, Jun 12, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Eric Wait M.d. NPPES

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

ERIC WAIT M.D. (NPI 1558771436) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6322) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558771436

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameERIC WAITCredential: M.D.

Location Address3533 S ALAMEDA STCorpus Christi, TX 78411-1721

Mailing Address590 S Wakara WaySalt Lake City, UT 84108-1200 · (801) 587-5400

Phone(361) 694-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 1, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2026

✔ NPI 1558771436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S6322

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

3533 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.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 (PECOS)

Eric Wait M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78411 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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

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