DR. ALEXANDER MICHAEL WETZIG MD
NPI 1932763448
Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX
About Dr. Alexander Michael Wetzig Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ALEXANDER MICHAEL WETZIG MD (NPI 1932763448) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U9690) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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. Alexander Michael Wetzig 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Wetzig reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lakeway, TX 78738
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 3,167 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Harris Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77026 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
HOUSTON, TX 77026
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 Alexander Wetzig's NPI number?
The NPI number for Alexander Wetzig is 1932763448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2019.
Where is Alexander Wetzig located?
Alexander Wetzig practices at 5550 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026. The listed phone number is (713) 566-4719.
What is Alexander Wetzig's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Alexander Wetzig enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Alexander Wetzig 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 Alexander Wetzig's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Wetzig reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ut Physicians (Houston, TX) and Healthtexas Provider Network (Lakeway, 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 Alexander Wetzig's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Alexander Wetzig 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 2 other insurers list Alexander Wetzig 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 Alexander Wetzig affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Alexander Wetzig is affiliated with Harris Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Alexander Wetzig was last updated on July 8, 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.
# Dr. Alexander Michael Wetzig, MD · NPI 1932763448
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 30, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1932763448 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 30, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** U9690 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5550 KELLEY ST, Houston, TX 77026-1818
- **Phone:** (713) 566-4719
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Ut Physicians (NPI 1033157821, Houston, TX); Healthtexas Provider Network (NPI 1104714583, Lakeway, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 8, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1932763448) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.