2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1477626745 M.D.
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JAMES WENDT, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
99
Medicare Part D claims · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
What the federal data reveals: JAMES WENDT, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 99 claims .

What stands out: JAMES WENDT, M.D. filed 99 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES WENDT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES WENDT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2006

NPI 1477626745

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

99 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Dakota

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES WENDT, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477626745. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JAMES WENDT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2501 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 336-3230. NPI 1477626745 was issued on 11/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WENDT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 99 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $875 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2501 W 22ND ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

Provider Details

NPI 1477626745
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/16/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

99
Total Claims
$875
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
141
Total Day Supply
4,039
Generic Drug Cost
$858

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
14
Famotidine
13
Finasteride
13
Mirtazapine
13
Sertraline Hcl
13
Losartan Potassium
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JAMES WENDT, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s 99 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WENDT.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES WENDT, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES WENDT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WENDT, M.D. wrote 99 Medicare Part D claims totaling $875 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES WENDT, M.D. located?
JAMES WENDT, M.D. is located at 2501 W 22ND ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 336-3230.
What is JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477626745, issued on 11/16/2006.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES WENDT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Famotidine, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WENDT, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES WENDT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 99 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES WENDT, M.D.'s NPI is 1477626745 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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