Active NPI 1871905331 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Jennifer Linn Wentzel , MD, MS

Surgery • Lucedale, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jennifer Wentzel, MD, MS is a certified Surgery practicing in Lucedale, MS. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Commonwealth Medical College in 2014, Dr. Wentzel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 57 RATLIFF ST.

Dr. Wentzel is affiliated with Community Surgical Center Dr. David Crump and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

57 Ratliff St

Lucedale, MS 394525731

Telephone 6017660308

Fax 6017660309

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Community Surgical Center Dr. David Crump Facility NPI 1730269846

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Commonwealth Medical College

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Lucedale, MS

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Lucedale, MS (284 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wentzel (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Lucedale Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$174.00	$155.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	24	$125.00	$119.56
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$140.00	$123.59
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$608.00	$75.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$85.00	$84.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$113.00	$102.84
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	13	13	$998.00	$172.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$174.00	$154.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$231.99	$127.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	15	$125.00	$118.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$113.00	$103.22
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$521.93	$87.37
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$729.71	$150.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$85.00	$83.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$227.28	$128.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	42	$247.00	$94.45
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	36	35	$554.00	$132.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$131.87	$80.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$174.00	$64.52
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	15	13	$346.00	$149.71
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	15	$659.00	$243.70
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$311.00	$107.74
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$367.00	$120.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$130.46	$81.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$227.01	$131.35
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	45	45	$554.00	$134.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$184.38	$90.62
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	13	$82.00	$37.11
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	21	21	$659.00	$246.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$113.12	$63.12
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$367.00	$85.65
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$311.00	$88.87
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth	17	17	$346.00	$148.11
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	14	$262.00	$82.80
19301 Partial removal of breast	13	12	$1366.00	$638.16
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$213.00	$97.24
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	12	11	$918.00	$247.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$230.93	$125.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	44	$78.01	$49.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	32	$131.63	$77.00
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	33	33	$554.00	$143.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$132.22	$72.53
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$311.00	$72.02
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	16	$367.00	$93.04
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$659.00	$252.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$289.00	$134.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$225.00	$124.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$76.97	$49.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$134.37	$73.57
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$286.30	$95.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-30

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MS 31407

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC MMD.36943 LL

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OK 34714

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Surgical Center Dr. David Crump

57 Dewey St, Lucedale, MS 394525707

Phone: 6017660308

Secondary Practice Locations

3315 Kethley Rd

Shawnee, OK 748049638

Phone: 4052735801

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Declan Hegarty , MD

Surgery

NPI 1477526945

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Spencer Richardson , MD

Surgery

NPI 1942564315

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 30, 2025

Registered at 57 RATLIFF ST, LUCEDALE, MS 394525731 (Tel: 6017660308)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 1007, LUCEDALE, MS 394521007 (Tel: 6017660308)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2025

Surgery (License #MMD.36943 LL in SC)

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Updated Practice Location November 25, 2020

Registered at 3315 KETHLEY RD, SHAWNEE, OK 748049638 (Tel: 4052735801)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 25, 2020

Registered at 3315 KETHLEY RD, SHAWNEE, OK 748049638 (Tel: 4052735801)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 25, 2020

Surgery (License #34714 in OK)

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NPI Profile Active August 25, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2015

Registered at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 295724607 (Tel: 8436921595)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2015

Registered at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 295724607 (Tel: 8436921595)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 25, 2015

Recorded as JENNIFER WENTZEL, M.D., M.S.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2015

Surgery (License #MMD.36943 LL in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871905331

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 02, 2014

Last Update: July 30, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1007

Lucedale, MS 394521007

Phone: 6017660308

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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