GALEN S. WACHTMAN MD – NPI #1619030418
Surgery

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

GALEN WACHTMAN is a surgeon located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619030418 to GALEN WACHTMAN on December 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0122X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 22, 2026. 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 GALEN WACHTMAN below.

NPI Profile for
GALEN S. WACHTMAN

NPI Number
1619030418
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GALEN S. WACHTMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1601 TRINITY ST, STE 704-D
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Phone: (512) 324-8320 Fax: (512) 324-8323
2 Other location(s):
1015 E 32nd St
Suite 306
Austin, TX 78705-2707
Phone: (512) 815-0123
Fax: (512) 763-4546
2905 San Gabriel St Ste 100
Austin, TX 78705-3548
Phone: (512) 815-0123
Fax: (512) 861-6206
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 22, 2026

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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
2086S0122X
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)		 TX P6546
2082S0105X
- Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand		 TX P6546
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery		 TX P6546

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
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
GALEN WACHTMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX
      601 E 15TH STREET
      AUSTIN, TX 78701

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