RUSSELL E WUDEL PA-C
NPI 1720188980
Orthopaedic Surgery in Joliet, IL

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
744 ESSINGTON RD, JOLIET, IL 60435(815) 729-0700(815) 729-0700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, Feb 1, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Russell E Wudel Pa-c NPPES

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

RUSSELL E WUDEL PA-C (NPI 1720188980) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Joliet, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085001679) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Presence St Marys Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720188980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSELL E WUDELCredential: PA-C
Location Address744 ESSINGTON RDJoliet, IL 60435-4912
Mailing Address744 Essington RdJoliet, IL 60435-4912 · (815) 729-0700 · Fax (815) 729-0707
Fax(815) 729-0700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2025
NPI 1720188980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in IL · 085001679
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.
744 ESSINGTON RD, Joliet, IL 60435

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Russell E Wudel Pa-c 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 ID1951340769
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050502000395
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Presence St Marys Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kankakee, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140155
Location500 W Court StKankakee, IL 60901 · Kankakee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Riverside Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kankakee, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140186
Location350 N Wall StKankakee, IL 60901 · Kankakee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60435 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.38 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $18.59 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Physical Therapist
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Specialist
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Clinic/Center
744 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435

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 Russell Wudel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Wudel is 1720188980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006.

Where is Russell Wudel located?

Russell Wudel practices at 744 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435. The listed phone number is (815) 729-0700.

What is Russell Wudel's specialty?

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

Is Russell Wudel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Wudel 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.

Is Russell Wudel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Wudel is affiliated with Presence St Marys Hospital and Riverside Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Wudel was last updated on October 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.