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

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Wait reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Physician Services Of South Texas
0.1 mi
Plastic Surgery
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 510 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568658227 (361) 694-4444
University Of Utah Adult Services
1,201 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
9385 S SNOWBIRD CENTER DR
Sandy, UT 84092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851904247 (801) 587-7109

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.

VANESSA CASANOVA GONZALEZ M.D.
Pediatrics
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 694-5000
MARIA VERONICA GARZA RDN,LD
Dietitian, Registered
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 800-2257
SARAH KATHYRN RODRIGUEZ
Speech-Language Pathologist
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (631) 694-5678
ANGEL ALCALA OT
Occupational Therapist
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 694-5678
BRIDGET LEANNE CALKINS DPT, OTR
Physical Therapist
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 225-7247
SARAH COURTNEY GLEINSER
Speech-Language Pathologist
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 694-5678
COASTAL BEND EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 694-5100
ROGER TIMPERLAKE M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
3533 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 694-4320

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 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.

Where is Eric Wait located?

Eric Wait practices at 3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 694-5000.

What is Eric Wait's specialty?

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

Is Eric Wait enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Wait is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Eric Wait's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Wait reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (Corpus Christi, TX) and University Of Utah Adult Services (Sandy, UT). 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 Eric Wait's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Wait accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Eric Wait 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 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 9 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.