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STEVEN D WESS PA-C
NPI 1962840348
Physician Assistant in Altoona, PA

Active since June 07, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 HOWARD AVE STE B204, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 201-2835(814) 201-2886 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Steven D Wess Pa-c NPPES

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

STEVEN D WESS PA-C (NPI 1962840348) is an individual physician assistant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA056831) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962840348
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN D WESSCredential: PA-C
Location Address501 HOWARD AVE STE B204Altoona, PA 16601-4811
Mailing Address501 Howard Ave Ste B204Altoona, PA 16601-4811 · (814) 201-2835 · Fax (814) 201-2886
Phone(814) 201-2835
Fax(814) 201-2886
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2016
✔ NPI 1962840348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA056831
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
501 HOWARD AVE STE B204, Altoona, PA 16601
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Steven D Wess 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 ID345481453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130731000660
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
46 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services12 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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

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

MS. KIRA CLOA SHAFFER PA-C
Physician Assistant
501 HOWARD AVE STE B204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 369-1002

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 Steven Wess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Wess is 1962840348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2013.

Where is Steven Wess located?

Steven Wess practices at 501 Howard Ave Ste B204, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 201-2835.

What is Steven Wess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Steven Wess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Wess 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Wess was last updated on August 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.