Active NPI 1467493510 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gerald M. Wait , MD

Surgery • Rhinelander, WI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gerald Wait, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Rhinelander, WI. Practice services are available at 2251 N SHORE DR under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof 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

2251 N Shore Dr

Rhinelander, WI 54501

Telephone 7153614700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stoxen Pharmacy Inc Facility NPI 1801873476

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Rhinelander, WI

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 10.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Rhinelander, WI (765 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1955.20	$165.71
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	11	11	$2465.82	$165.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	17	17	$1883.29	$167.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	14	$231.14	$74.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	45	45	$1840.00	$166.27
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$1793.92	$88.21
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	12	$2310.00	$171.61
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$67.50	$46.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	23	$45.87	$34.58
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	23	23	$1040.00	$168.03
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	22	22	$1221.82	$175.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$56.68	$56.98
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$1273.06	$175.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$66.95	$46.93
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$1306.75	$91.60
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1329.00	$156.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$67.92	$48.47
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	23	23	$1017.39	$178.11
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	18	18	$1028.89	$179.04
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$1194.35	$178.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$44.19	$24.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$110.04	$72.86
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1288.48	$91.69

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	65	65	$92.49	$73.17
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	38	38	$1000.00	$173.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	17	$43.25	$24.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	24	$209.50	$70.54
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$1161.60	$173.31
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	20	20	$1000.00	$180.98
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$1278.00	$187.20
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	16	$1256.50	$88.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$219.38	$93.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$58.58	$49.53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$81.09	$48.93
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$2477.00	$250.15
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1389.75	$92.79

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	64	63	$195.51	$71.76
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$131.52	$47.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	29	$76.72	$23.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	31	$106.26	$47.53
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	17	15	$15.00	$5.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-06

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 124

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 IA 32076

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License IA 32076

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0159566 (IA)

Secondary Practice Locations

2710 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 410

Waterloo, IA 507025619

Phone: 3192725000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2021

Surgery (License #32076 in IA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 13, 2019

Registered at 2251 N SHORE DR, RHINELANDER, WI 545016710 (Tel: 7153614700)

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Updated Practice Location November 13, 2019

Registered at 2251 N SHORE DR, RHINELANDER, WI 54501 (Tel: 7153614700)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2019

Surgery (License #124 in WI)

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NPI Profile Active July 17, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2007

Registered at 2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR, SUITE 410, WATERLOO, IA 507025619 (Tel: 3192725000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2007

Registered at 2101 KIMBALL AVE, LL14, WATERLOO, IA 507025063 (Tel: 3192721590)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2007

Recorded as GERALD WAIT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2007

Surgery (License #32076 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467493510

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2006

Last Update: January 06, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2251 N Shore Dr

Rhinelander, WI 545016710

Phone: 7153614700

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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