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Active NPI 1174010318 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Christopher Wheelis , MD

Surgery • Alexandria, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Wheelis, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Alexandria, LA. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2023, Dr. Wheelis delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3311 PRESCOTT RD STE 201.

Dr. Wheelis maintains professional affiliations with Christus Health Central Louisiana, Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201

Alexandria, LA 713013983

Telephone 3184426767
Fax 3184411359
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Alexandria, LA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -19.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.9 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Alexandria, LA (474 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wheelis (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Alexandria Specialty Average (22.9 Years) 22.9 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
126 61 $110.00 $73.92
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
66 64 $300.00 $161.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
62 60 $205.00 $122.57
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
60 31 $155.00 $106.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
30 30 $270.00 $155.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
22 22 $175.00 $103.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $175.00 $118.80
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
14 14 $990.00 $234.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 12 $120.00 $80.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-20
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License LA 337038

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

3311 Prescott Rd, Alexandria, LA 713013983

Phone: 3184426767

Christus Health Central Louisiana

3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 713013841

Phone: 3184871122

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
Hailey Weeks , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1124575253

Physician Assistant (Certified)

James Suter , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1205835329

Physician Assistant

NPI 1215057740

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1225249105

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jamie Wallace , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1255523346

Physician Assistant

NPI 1265431597

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2023

Registered at 3311 PRESCOTT RD STE 201, ALEXANDRIA, LA 713013983 (Tel: 3184426767)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2023

Registered at 3311 PRESCOTT RD STE 201, ALEXANDRIA, LA 713013983 (Tel: 3184426767)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2023

Surgery (License #337038 in LA)

NPI Profile Active April 13, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 13, 2018

Registered at 817 PRINCETON AVE SW STE 106, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352111340 (Tel: 2057833191)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2018

Registered at 817 PRINCETON AVE SW STE 106, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352111340

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 13, 2018

Recorded as STEPHEN WHEELIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174010318
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 13, 2018
Last Update: June 20, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201

Alexandria, LA 713013983

Phone: 3184426767

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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