Active NPI 1558748103 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Barry Thomas Wertz , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Fort Wayne, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Barry Wertz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Barry Wertz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7601 W JEFFERSON BLVD.

Barry Wertz maintains professional affiliations with Iu Health Medical Group Llc, Indiana University Radiology Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7601 W Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, IN 468044133

Telephone 2604368686

Fax 2604368585

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Fort Wayne Orthopaedics Llc Facility NPI 1497758429

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Fort Wayne, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs +0.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.4 Yrs

State Avg: 9.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

315 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Wayne, IN (2429 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wertz (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Fort Wayne Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	17	15	$369.47	$91.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	37	17	$309.00	$86.85
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	33	33	$201.00	$59.41
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	24	22	$321.00	$91.05
32408 Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin	20	20	$293.00	$125.79
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	13	12	$108.00	$22.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	89	89	$201.00	$61.91
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	54	18	$309.00	$90.34
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	36	36	$444.00	$75.49
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	17	17	$48.00	$9.68
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	11	11	$352.00	$71.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	124	119	$201.00	$60.54
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	76	62	$321.00	$91.28
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	66	33	$309.00	$86.32
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	46	45	$444.00	$72.47
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	25	25	$77.00	$21.90
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	22	21	$352.00	$71.66
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	13	12	$137.00	$24.70
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$108.00	$22.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	93	90	$201.00	$46.79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	69	66	$200.00	$84.25
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	54	45	$321.00	$91.54
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	45	45	$444.00	$71.64
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	41	29	$512.00	$179.22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	31	$89.00	$58.76
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	32	20	$309.00	$84.53
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$55.00	$31.59
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	19	19	$352.00	$69.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	120	109	$200.00	$83.25
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	65	58	$321.00	$92.11
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	45	32	$512.00	$180.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	45	38	$89.00	$58.55
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	42	34	$55.00	$31.71
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	41	41	$201.00	$46.92
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	40	21	$309.00	$89.51
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	21	21	$444.00	$69.68
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	17	17	$77.00	$21.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-05

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IN 10001953A

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

300003649 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Ptan

1102422373 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Indiana University Radiology Associates Inc

1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Phone: 3179629000

Iu Health Medical Group Llc

1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Phone: 8884843258

Indiana University Radiology Associates Inc

416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN 467032015

Phone: 2606675548

Secondary Practice Locations

1701 N Senate Blvd

Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Phone: 3179626793

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 05, 2024

Registered at 250 N SHADELAND AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462194959

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NPI Profile Active March 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2016

Registered at 7601 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 468044133 (Tel: 2604368686)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2016

Registered at 7601 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 468044133 (Tel: 2604368686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 10, 2016

Recorded as BARRY WERTZ, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 10, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #10001953A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558748103

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 04, 2015

Last Update: November 05, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

250 N Shadeland Ave

Indianapolis, IN 462194959

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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