WENDELL DREW FIELDER MD
NPI 1972500866
Surgery in Austin, TX

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F, AUSTIN, TX 78712(512) 324-7873(512) 380-7503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Wendell Drew Fielder Md NPPES

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

WENDELL DREW FIELDER MD (NPI 1972500866) is an individual surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (J2001) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972500866
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameWENDELL DREW FIELDERCredential: MD
Location Address1601 TRINITY ST STE 704FAustin, TX 78712-1765
Mailing Address1601 Trinity St Ste 704fAustin, TX 78712-1765 · (512) 324-7873 · Fax (512) 380-7503
Fax(512) 380-7503
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2020
NPI 1972500866 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in TX · J2001
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F, Austin, TX 78712

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Wendell Drew Fielder Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid137659212TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Wendell Drew Fielder 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.

PECOS PAC ID3870592264
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061213000035
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

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
36 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450124
Location601 E 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701 · Travis County

Ascension Seton Southwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450865
Location7900 Fm 1826Austin, TX 78737 · Hays County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78712 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
12%65 patients1/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
4%185 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
22%244 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
53%36 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
8%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
77%26 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
41%1,129 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
5%59 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
2%416 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
16%414 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
7%440 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
27%512 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 27% · 375 patients
25%375 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
54%153 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
68%44 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 63 patients
Patients totalRate: 3% · 63 patients
3%63 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Urology
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Physician Assistant
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Surgery
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Nurse Practitioner
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Urology
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1601 TRINITY ST STE 704F
AUSTIN, TX 78712

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 Wendell Fielder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wendell Fielder is 1972500866. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005. The provider is also known as Wendell Drew Fielder MD.

Where is Wendell Fielder located?

Wendell Fielder practices at 1601 Trinity St Ste 704F, Austin, TX 78712. The listed phone number is (512) 324-7873.

What is Wendell Fielder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Wendell Fielder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wendell Fielder 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.

What insurance does Wendell Fielder 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 3 other insurers list Wendell Fielder 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 Wendell Fielder affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wendell Fielder is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx and Ascension Seton Southwest.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wendell Fielder was last updated on December 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.