DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) – Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, NPI 1982847349

DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Willmar, Minnesota. specializing in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. 58866 (MN). The NPI Number for DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) is 1982847349

Main info

Male
17 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.)
NPI
1982847349
Phone
(320) 231-5000
Address
101 Willmar Ave SW
Enumeration Date
15 April 2009
Last Update Date
22 March 2023

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
3206825225
Graduation Year
2009 (17 years ago)
PAC ID
8628399094
Group Practice PAC ID
4587573613
Professional Enrollment ID
I20150610002171
Address ID
MN553021109AN440XXEXXX400
Data current as of
20 May 2026

Profile Insights

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Methodology
Experience58
Completeness75
Years active:17State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

819 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY in MN

Provider Addresses for DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.)

  • 101 Willmar Ave SW

    Willmar, MN 562013556

    Phone: (320) 231-5000

    Fax: (320) 231-5067

    Type: Location

  • 101, Willmar Avenue Southwest, Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, 56201, United States

    WILLMAR, MN 562013556

    Phone: (320) 231-5000

    Fax: (320) 231-5067

    Type: Mailing

  • 8100 W 78TH ST STE 230

    EDINA, MN 554392570

    Phone: (952) 946-9777

    Fax: (952) 946-9888

    Type: Location

NPPES updates history

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2020-01-14

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking 2 Medicare enrollment records; no due dates published yet.

Enrollment records

2

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20150610002171IOrthopedic SurgeryMNTBD
I20200114000992IOrthopedic SurgeryNCTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
J3301Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg16636$0
99204New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes3535$0
99203New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes3333$0
99214Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes3122$0
73130X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views3021$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 56201)

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Provider's Procedures

DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) performs procedures in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYMN20610Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule3226
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYMN73562X-ray of knee, 3 views4420

Group practice members

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PAC ID: 4587573613View full group profile

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Frequently asked questions

What is the registry number for DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.)?
The registry entry for DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) shows NPI 1982847349.
Should I treat DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) as an active provider?
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Which specialty label fits DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.)?
NPPES ties DR. JOHN FRANCIS WECHTER (M.D.) to Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in the taxonomy section. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
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