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DERRICK E WENDLER MD
NPI 1659833440
Orthopaedic Surgery in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 02, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY STE 900, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 847-9999(404) 531-8466 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2024, Apr 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Derrick E Wendler Md NPPES

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

DERRICK E WENDLER MD (NPI 1659833440) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (103948) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659833440
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDERRICK E WENDLERCredential: MD
Location Address5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY STE 900Atlanta, GA 30342-5022
Mailing Address5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Ste 900Atlanta, GA 30342-5022 · (404) 847-9999 · Fax (404) 531-8466
Phone(404) 847-9999
Fax(404) 531-8466
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1659833440 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 103948✔ Licensed in TX · U8852
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY STE 900, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Derrick E Wendler 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 ID9739623216
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250731000819
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Derrick Wendler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Resurgens, LLC
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 900
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386697928 (404) 847-9999

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.

Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110082
Location5665 Peachtree Dunwoody RoadAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Derrick Wendler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derrick Wendler is 1659833440. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2019.

Where is Derrick Wendler located?

Derrick Wendler practices at 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Ste 900, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 847-9999.

What is Derrick Wendler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Derrick Wendler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derrick Wendler 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 organization bills Medicare for Derrick Wendler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derrick Wendler reassigns Medicare benefits to Resurgens, LLC (Atlanta, GA). The 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 Derrick Wendler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Derrick Wendler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health list Derrick Wendler 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 Derrick Wendler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derrick Wendler is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derrick Wendler was last updated on July 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.