2026 NPPES data Nuclear Radiology Physician NPI 1356452783 M.D.
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WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.

Nuclear Radiology Physician in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · Nuclear Radiology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
78.3422/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. is a Nuclear Radiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKEWOOD, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 37 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.3422/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.3422 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1356452783

Primary specialty

Nuclear Radiology Physician

Niche

664 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

MIPS final score

78.3422/100 4.757799999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nuclear Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nuclear Radiology Physician share within Colorado

1. Nuclear Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Radiology Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Radiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.3422/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nuclear Radiology Physician) — 78.3422/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.3%
MIPS final score (Nuclear Radiology Physician) — 78.3422/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. is a Nuclear Radiology Physician provider practicing in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1356452783. 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.

WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1746 COLE BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, with a listed phone of (303) 914-8800. NPI 1356452783 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WENZEL 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 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $644 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.3422/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.9455, Cost 73.6952), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nuclear Radiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 664 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,000 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

1746 COLE BLVD
LAKEWOOD, CO 80401

Provider Details

NPI 1356452783
Specialty Nuclear Radiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.3422
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.9455
Quality
73.6952
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SPECTRUM MEDICAL IMAGING LLC
BRIGHTON, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

37
Total Claims
$644
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
89
Total Day Supply
2,456
Generic Drug Cost
$620

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17

Nuclear Radiology Physician Overview

How WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

664
Nuclear Radiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Nuclear Radiology Physician
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s 37 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Nuclear Radiology Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WENZEL.

Compare Nuclear Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s specialty?
WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Radiology Physician and practices in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $644 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.3422/100 (Quality: 54.9455, Cost: 73.6952). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. located?
WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. is located at 1746 COLE BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80401. Phone: (303) 914-8800.
What is WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356452783, issued on 08/31/2006.
How many Nuclear Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 664 Nuclear Radiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Nuclear Radiology Physician provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
WAYNE WENZEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 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 WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s credentials?
WAYNE WENZEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1356452783 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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