ADAM M WENNERSTEN PA-C
NPI 1568619682
Physician Assistant in Superior, WI

NPI Status: Active since August 20, 2008

Contact Information

2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI
ZIP 54880
Phone: (715) 392-1955
Fax: (715) 392-1935

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 18
  • Physician Assistant
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ADAM WENNERSTEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Adam Wennersten, a primary care provider established in Superior, Wisconsin with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant and more than 18 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568619682 assigned on August 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 2366-23 (WI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1568619682
Provider Name
ADAM M WENNERSTEN PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2222 E 5TH ST SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Location Phone
(715) 392-1955
Location Fax
(715) 392-1935
Mailing Address
2222 E 5TH ST SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Mailing Phone
(715) 392-1955
Mailing Fax
(715) 392-1935
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2008
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-20-2008
Last Update Date
09-16-2024
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Adam Wennersten sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 8170 33rd Ave S
    Bloomington, MN 55425
    (877) 440-1001
  • 4325 Grand Ave
    Duluth, MN 55807
    (218) 722-1497

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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
2366-23
License State
WI
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

11324 (MN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred/Broad 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Essentia Choice Care with Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
  • Enrich $2,000 - 25% - HMO
  • Enrich $3,500 - 30% - HMO
  • Enrich $4,000 - 50% - HMO
  • Enrich $5,000 HDHP - HMO
  • Enrich $6,000 - 40% - HMO
  • Enrich $7,500 - HMO
  • Enrich $7,500 HDHP - HMO
  • Enrich $9,500 - HMO
  • Enrich Protection - HMO
  • Premier $2,000 - 25% - HMO
  • Premier $3,500 - 30% - HMO
  • Premier $4,000 - 50% - HMO
  • Premier $5,000 HDHP - HMO
  • Premier $6,000 - 40% - HMO
  • Premier $7,500 - HMO
  • Premier $7,500 HDHP - HMO
  • Select $2,000 - 25% - EPO
  • Select $3,500 - 30% - EPO
  • Select $4,000 - 50% - EPO
  • Select $5,000 HDHP - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Adam Wennersten is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Adam Wennersten 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709954324

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20191122000523

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    5 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 30 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)

A basic group of blood chemicals test, including calcium and ionized, is a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm. This test helps assess your body's overall health and detect potential disorders like kidney disease or bone disease.

This service was performed 110 times for 73 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

This service was performed 56 times for 48 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 38 times for 23 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This service was performed 137 times for 83 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $20.73 for a new patient copayment and $16.84 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 54880 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $82.92
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.9
  • Maximum New Patient Price $163.24
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.73
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.47
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.81

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $67.37
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.4
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.76
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $16.84
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.44

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Adam Wennersten is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER402 EAST SECOND STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805
(218) 786-3574Acute Care Hospitals
ST LUKES HOSPITAL915 EAST 1ST STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805
(218) 249-2449Acute Care Hospitals
ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR3500 TOWER AVE
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
(715) 817-7000Critical Access Hospitals

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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 1568619682, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 68

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1568619682.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Professional)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Social Worker (Clinical)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Social Worker (Clinical)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Counselor (Mental Health)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Social Worker (Clinical)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Registered Nurse
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Registered Nurse
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Registered Nurse
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Dentist (General Practice)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Marriage & Family Therapist
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Dental Hygienist
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Chiropractor
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Social Worker (Clinical)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Dental Hygienist
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Dentist (General Practice)
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Family Medicine
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Physician Assistant
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Registered Nurse
2222 E 5TH ST
SUPERIOR, WI 54880

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568619682, enumerated as an "individual" on August 20, 2008.

The provider is located at 2222 E 5TH ST SUPERIOR, WI 54880 and the phone number is (715) 392-1955.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medica and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Adam Wennersten is affiliated with: ESSENTIA HEALTH ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKES HOSPITAL and ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR.