GALEN SAMUEL WACHTMAN MD
NPI 1619030418
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Austin, TX

Q: What is Galen Wachtman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Galen Wachtman is 1619030418. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Q: What is Galen Wachtman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Galen Wachtman was last updated on February 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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 December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

72.52/100

CMS Quality Rating

1601 TRINITY ST, STE 704-D, AUSTIN, TX 78712(512) 324-8320(512) 324-8323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2024, Jan 13, 2021, Aug 27, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Galen Samuel Wachtman Md NPPES

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

GALEN SAMUEL WACHTMAN MD (NPI 1619030418) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6546) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619030418

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X

Provider Legal NameGALEN SAMUEL WACHTMANCredential: MD

Location Address1601 TRINITY ST, STE 704-DAustin, TX 78712

Mailing Address1601 Trinity St, Ste 704-dAustin, TX 78712 · (512) 815-0123 · Fax (512) 861-6206

Phone(512) 324-8320

Fax(512) 324-8323

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1619030418 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2086S0122X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P6546

Definition

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X · License MT184053 (PA), P6546 (TX)

Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2082S0105X · License P6546 (TX)

1601 TRINITY ST, STE 704-D, Austin, TX 78712

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11015 E 32nd St, Suite 306Austin, TX 78705-2707 · Phone (512) 815-0123 · Fax (512) 763-4546

Location 22905 San Gabriel St Ste 100Austin, TX 78705-3548 · Phone (512) 815-0123 · Fax (512) 861-6206

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Galen Samuel Wachtman 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 ID5991949836

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130917000021

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

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

Seton Family Of Doctors

Same address

Neurological Surgery

1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
Austin, TX 78712

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,188 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1588997233 (512) 324-8300

Aesthetic And Reconstructive Therapeutics PLLC

1.6 mi

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2905 SAN GABRIEL ST STE 100
Austin, TX 78705

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
7 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952786212 (512) 815-0123

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

23 services16 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450056

Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450124

Location601 E 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701 · Travis County

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.

72.52/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

61.27

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.12

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

25%52 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

15%68 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

42%57 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

20%127 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

52%25 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

96%408 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

4%75 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

HIV Screening

3%194 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

26%195 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

5%233 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

20%324 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 48% · 223 patients

41%223 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

66%177 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

55%33 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 79 patients

Patients totalRate: 5% · 79 patients

5%79 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Galen Wachtman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Galen Wachtman is 1619030418. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Galen Wachtman located?

Galen Wachtman practices at 1601 Trinity St, Ste 704-D, Austin, TX 78712. The listed phone number is (512) 324-8320.

What is Galen Wachtman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Galen Wachtman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Galen Wachtman 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 Galen Wachtman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Galen Wachtman reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Seton Family Of Doctors (Austin, TX) and Aesthetic And Reconstructive Therapeutics PLLC (Austin, TX). 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 Galen Wachtman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Galen Wachtman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Galen Wachtman 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 Galen Wachtman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Galen Wachtman is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Galen Wachtman was last updated on February 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.