THOMAS WECHTER MD
NPI 1578944328
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Niles, MI
About Thomas Wechter Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
THOMAS WECHTER MD (NPI 1578944328) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Niles, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301500783) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2015).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Thomas Wechter 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Wechter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Niles, MI 49120
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 724 clinicians in this Medicare group
Niles, MI 49120
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
Acute Care Hospitals · St Joseph, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49120 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NILES, MI 49120
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 Thomas Wechter's NPI number?
The NPI number for Thomas Wechter is 1578944328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2015.
Where is Thomas Wechter located?
Thomas Wechter practices at 42 N Saint Joseph Ave Ste 201, Niles, MI 49120. The listed phone number is (269) 687-0808.
What is Thomas Wechter's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
Is Thomas Wechter enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Thomas Wechter 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Wechter's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Wechter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lakeland Medical Practices (Niles, MI) and Lakeland Immediate Care Center (Niles, MI). 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 Thomas Wechter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Thomas Wechter accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Thomas Wechter 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.
Is Thomas Wechter affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Thomas Wechter is affiliated with Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Thomas Wechter was last updated on December 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Thomas Wechter, MD · NPI 1578944328
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in Niles, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 17, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1578944328 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 17, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** 4301500783 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 42 N SAINT JOSEPH AVE STE 201, Niles, MI 49120-2203
- **Phone:** (269) 687-0808 · **Fax:** (269) 687-0811
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Lakeland Medical Practices (NPI 1134898505, Niles, MI); Lakeland Immediate Care Center (NPI 1760802912, Niles, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine, class of 2015
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 3, 2019
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1578944328) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.