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DR. ROBERT M. WACHTER MD
NPI 1578528170
Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA

Active since April 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
505 PARNASSUS AVE, M-994, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 476-7991(415) 502-5869 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Robert M. Wachter Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT M. WACHTER MD (NPI 1578528170) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (G53933) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578528170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT M. WACHTERCredential: MD
Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVE, M-994San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Mailing Address505 Parnassus Ave, M-994San Francisco, CA 94143-0001 · (415) 476-7991 · Fax (415) 502-5869
Phone(415) 476-7991
Fax(415) 502-5869
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1578528170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G53933
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License G53933 (CA)
505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0G5393300CA

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert M. Wachter Md 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 ID941384077
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080227000441
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
39 services17 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
15 services15 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

CATHERINE RAMSDELL NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 353-1000
DR. CLAUDIO ANDRES BRAVO CARRILLO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 502-4243
MAURICIO JALIFE BUCAY M.D
Hospitalist
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 750-4994
EMMA B SHAK M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 476-1528
DR. ADRIANA A.T. MARTIN M.D., PH.D.
Internal Medicine
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 514-7288
WILLIAM JAMES DEARDORFF
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
505 PARNASSUS AVE, 15 LONG
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 406-1417
KEERTHANA REDDY BANALA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 514-7288
ROBERT CHRISTIAN WENZ
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 353-8054

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 Robert Wachter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Wachter is 1578528170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.

Where is Robert Wachter located?

Robert Wachter practices at 505 Parnassus Ave M-994, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 476-7991.

What is Robert Wachter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Robert Wachter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Wachter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Wachter was last updated on February 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.