Dr Leonard James Wudel, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Winston Salem, NC

Dr Leonard James Wudel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 716-4359.

Dr Leonard James Wudel is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2012-01710) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1467495259.

Contact Information

Dr Leonard James Wudel, MD
Medical Center Blvd,
Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
(336) 716-4359
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leonard James Wudel
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience30 Years
LocationMedical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Leonard James Wudel graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467495259
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648275073
  • Enrollment ID: I20200527002670

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leonard James Wudel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467495259NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2012-01710 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fairview HospitalCleveland, OHHospital
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555690

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Leonard James Wudel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049
Entity NameThe Metrohealth System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053353896
PECOS PAC ID: 8628982949
Enrollment ID: O20031119000355

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Leonard James Wudel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Leonard James Wudel, MD
Po Box 602658,
Charlotte, NC 28260-2658

Ph: (336) 716-2011
Dr Leonard James Wudel, MD
Medical Center Blvd,
Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001

Ph: (336) 716-4359

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Winston Salem, NC

Dr. Joel Clarence Morgan, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4622 Country Club Rd, Suite 180, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 336-768-9535    Fax: 336-768-4155
Dr. Adrian L Lata, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157
Phone: 336-716-4081    Fax: 336-716-3065
Edward Hal Kincaid, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157
Phone: 336-716-2255    Fax: 336-716-3348
Dr. Peter John Smit, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Department Of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157
Phone: 336-716-5222    
Dr. Hadley Kitchin Wilson, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4622 Country Club Rd Ste 180, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 336-768-9535    Fax: 336-768-4155
Dr. Bruce Douglas Walley, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4622 Country Club Rd, Suite 180, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 336-768-9535    Fax: 336-768-4155

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