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DR. THOMAS HARTMANN WUERZ MD
NPI 1619141496
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Waltham, MA

Active since April 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71 BORDER RD STE 300, WALTHAM, MA 02451(781) 890-2133(781) 890-2177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2025, Dec 4, 2023, Mar 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Thomas Hartmann Wuerz Md NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS HARTMANN WUERZ MD (NPI 1619141496) is an individual sports medicine provider in Waltham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (262562) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619141496
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS HARTMANN WUERZCredential: MD
Location Address71 BORDER RD STE 300Waltham, MA 02451-1044
Mailing Address71 Border Rd Ste 300Waltham, MA 02451-1044 · (781) 890-2133 · Fax (781) 890-2177
Phone(781) 890-2133
Fax(781) 890-2177
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1619141496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 262562✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0054000✔ Licensed in IL · 036.133639
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
71 BORDER RD STE 300, Waltham, MA 02451
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Dr. Thomas Hartmann Wuerz 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 ID2062655145
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150831001836
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Wuerz reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
Waltham, MA 02451
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417724170 (781) 890-2133
Steward Medical Group, Inc
4.0 mi
Specialist
9 GALEN ST
Watertown, MA 02472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,103 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629398219 (615) 467-4474
President & Fellows Of Harvard College
7.3 mi
Multi-Specialty
75 MOUNT AUBURN ST
Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952366312 (617) 496-9506
New England Baptist Medical Associates, Inc.
8.6 mi
Internal Medicine
125 PARKER HILL AVE
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609854991 (617) 754-5800
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
97 mi
Rural
57 PROSPECT ST
Nantucket, MA 02554
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 206 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447214622 (508) 825-8100
Nantucket Physicians Organization
97 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
57 PROSPECT ST, ROOM 101
Nantucket, MA 02554
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 172 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568798510 (508) 776-7428

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 4

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.

X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views 73503
An X-ray of the hip with a minimum of 4 views is a non-invasive procedure that uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the hip joint from different angles. This helps to diagnose conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's a quick, painless process.
86 services86 patients
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.
53 services38 patients
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564
An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.
15 services12 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

New England Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220088
Location125 Parker Hill AvenueBoston, MA 02120 · Suffolk County

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nantucket, MA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220177
Location57 Prospect StreetNantucket, MA 02554 · Nantucket County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. GEOFFREY J VAN FLANDERN MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. HERVEY L. KIMBALL III MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. JACOB MATTHEW KIRSCH MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. CHIMA O OHAEGBULAM MD
Neurological Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. PAUL P WEITZEL M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. JAMES G NAIRUS MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. BRIAN KWON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133
DR. KURT J HOFMANN MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
71 BORDER RD STE 300
WALTHAM, MA 02451
Middlesex County (781) 890-2133

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 Wuerz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Wuerz is 1619141496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2008.

Where is Thomas Wuerz located?

Thomas Wuerz practices at 71 Border Rd Ste 300, Waltham, MA 02451. The listed phone number is (781) 890-2133.

What is Thomas Wuerz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Thomas Wuerz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Wuerz 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 Wuerz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Wuerz reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC (Waltham, MA), Steward Medical Group, Inc (Watertown, MA), President & Fellows Of Harvard College (Cambridge, MA), New England Baptist Medical Associates, Inc. (Roxbury Crossing, MA), Nantucket Cottage Hospital (Nantucket, MA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Wuerz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Wuerz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Thomas Wuerz 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 Wuerz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Wuerz is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital and Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Wuerz was last updated on September 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.