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Active NPI 1053846089 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Charles Wendel , MD

Urology • Covington, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Wendel, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Covington, LA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2017, Dr. Wendel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 215 E GIBSON ST.

Dr. Wendel maintains professional affiliations with Ross Hogan Md Llc, Ochsner Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

215 E Gibson St

Covington, LA 704332823

Telephone 9858924544
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ross Hogan M.d., Llc Facility NPI 1295141596

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Covington, LA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Covington, LA (217 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
27.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wendel (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Covington Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
233 157 $289.07 $89.71
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
172 131 $32.00 $15.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
68 68 $367.62 $121.53
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
66 57 $634.89 $74.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
40 37 $199.38 $63.65
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
26 22 $403.04 $133.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
26 21 $448.00 $162.62
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
23 23 $131.00 $4.15
74420 Imaging of urinary tract
18 17 $61.00 $21.73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
12 12 $303.00 $113.83
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
11 11 $774.00 $116.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-18
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License LA 326366

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ochsner Clinic Llc

1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 704338107

Phone: 9858752828

Ross Hogan Md Llc

215 E Gibson St, Covington, LA 704332823

Phone: 9858924544

Secondary Practice Locations

1000 Ochsner Blvd

Covington, LA 704338107

Phone: 9858752825

1202 S Tyler St

Covington, LA 704332330

Phone: 9858984000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164749909

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1255591285

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sara Gaspard , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1558913806

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location November 18, 2025

Registered at 215 E GIBSON ST, COVINGTON, LA 704332823 (Tel: 9858924544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2025

Registered at 215 E GIBSON ST, COVINGTON, LA 704332823 (Tel: 9858924544)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2025

Urology (License #326366 in LA)

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2022

Registered at 1000 OCHSNER BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 704338107 (Tel: 9858752825)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2022

Registered at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701212429 (Tel: 5048424000)

NPI Profile Active April 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 27, 2017

Registered at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, JEFFERSON, LA 701212429 (Tel: 8666247637)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2017

Registered at 6659 AVENUE B, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701242124 (Tel: 9859660389)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 27, 2017

Recorded as ERIC WENDEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053846089
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 27, 2017
Last Update: November 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

215 E Gibson St

Covington, LA 704332823

Phone: 9858924544

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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