CHRISTOPHER M. WENTZ M.D. – NPI #1568461754
Internal Medicine
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
CHRISTOPHER WENTZ is a physician located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568461754 to CHRISTOPHER WENTZ on July 19, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 18, 2019. 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 WENTZ below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER M. WENTZ
(about 21 years ago)
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 232-9030 Fax: (412) 232-9036
200 LOTHROP STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213 Phone: (412) 232-9030 Fax: (412) 232-9036
Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER WENTZ
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | OH | 2589168 | |
| MEDICAID | PA | 1012371990004 | |
| MEDICAID | PA | 1012371990001 | |
| MEDICAID | WV | 3810005343 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RI0011X - Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary) |
PA | MD072770L |
| 207UN0901X - Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Cardiology |
PA | MD072770L |
| 207RC0000X - Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease |
PA | MD072770L |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CHRISTOPHER WENTZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- UPMC PASSAVANT9100 BABCOCK BOULEVARD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
- UPMC PASSAVANT9100 BABCOCK BOULEVARD
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