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DENNIS WELLS M.D.
NPI 1952729378
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Cincinnati, OH

Active since April 02, 2014PECOS Enrolled
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY, UNIV OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, CINCINNATI, OH 45267(513) 584-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dennis Wells M.d. NPPES

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

DENNIS WELLS M.D. (NPI 1952729378) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (57.024378) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952729378
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS WELLSCredential: M.D.
Location Address231 ALBERT SABIN WAY, UNIV OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF SURGERYCincinnati, OH 45267-0558
Mailing Address231 Albert Sabin Way, Univ Of Cincinnati Medical Center Department Of SurgeryCincinnati, OH 45267-0558 · (513) 584-1000
Phone(513) 584-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2014
✔ NPI 1952729378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 57.024378
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY, Cincinnati, OH 45267
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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)

Dennis Wells M.d. 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 Dennis Wells reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
628 mi
General Practice
300 PAVILION RD
West Monroe, LA 71292
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932598695 (318) 323-1100

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 45267 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
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 20

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

AHMED ELSAYED SARHAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (513) 558-3903
JENNA NICOLE WHITROCK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY, ML 0558
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (217) 617-7664
WARREN BACK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (513) 558-7333
NOELLE KIPP
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (513) 558-2978
HEATHER NICOLE KALEY
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (720) 254-5993
LAURA BENDER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (216) 538-3356
KAVYA KEERTHI VADLAMUDI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (513) 558-1051
GREGORY RETZINGER MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
231 ALBERT SABIN WAY, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
CINCINNATI, OH 45267
Hamilton County (513) 558-4500

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 Dennis Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Wells is 1952729378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2014.

Where is Dennis Wells located?

Dennis Wells practices at 231 Albert Sabin Way Univ Of Cincinnati Medical Center Department Of Surgery, Cincinnati, OH 45267. The listed phone number is (513) 584-1000.

What is Dennis Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Dennis Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Wells is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Dennis Wells's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dennis Wells reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (West Monroe, LA). 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 Dennis Wells's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dennis Wells accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Dennis Wells 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 Dennis Wells was last updated on October 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.