CHRISTOPHER J. WENGER M.D. – NPI #1972985224
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CHRISTOPHER WENGER is a physician located in CUSTER, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972985224 to CHRISTOPHER WENGER on June 23, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 06, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER WENGER below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER J. WENGER

NPI Number
1972985224
Enumeration Date

(about 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER J. WENGER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1220 MONTGOMERY ST
CUSTER, SD 57730
Phone: (605) 673-2229 Fax: (605) 673-3917
Mailing address
353 FAIRMONT BLVD
ATTN MSS
RAPID CITY, SD 57701-7375
Phone: (605) 755-8107 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 SD 10991

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA - Graduated 2015
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER WENGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP
      216 ANAMARIA DR
      RAPID CITY, SD 57703
    • MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL
      353 FAIRMONT BLVD POST OFFICE BOX 6000
      RAPID CITY, SD 57701

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