PRESTON THOMAS WHEELER MD
NPI 1750951869
Pediatrics in Columbia, MO

Active since June 30, 2021PECOS Enrolled
551 VETERANS UNITED DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 882-4730(573) 884-4899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2024, Jun 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Preston Thomas Wheeler Md NPPES

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

PRESTON THOMAS WHEELER MD (NPI 1750951869) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024031566) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750951869
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NamePRESTON THOMAS WHEELERCredential: MD
Location Address551 VETERANS UNITED DRColumbia, MO 65201-8397
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Fax(573) 884-4899
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1750951869 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2024031566
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
551 VETERANS UNITED DR, Columbia, MO 65201

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Preston Thomas Wheeler Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Preston Wheeler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65201 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Family Medicine
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Family Medicine
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Family Medicine
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Pediatrics
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Psychologist (Clinical)
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Family Medicine
551 VETERANS UNITED DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

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 Preston Wheeler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preston Wheeler is 1750951869. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2021.

Where is Preston Wheeler located?

Preston Wheeler practices at 551 Veterans United Dr, Columbia, MO 65201. The listed phone number is (573) 882-4730.

What is Preston Wheeler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Preston Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preston Wheeler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Preston Wheeler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Preston Wheeler reassigns Medicare benefits to The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO). 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 Preston Wheeler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Preston Wheeler accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Preston Wheeler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preston Wheeler was last updated on August 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.