Physician Profile
Alexander R. Wessel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wessel
Alexander R. Wessel, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in Colorado Springs, CO. Alexander is a 2013 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (719) 776-3750
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4925 N NEVADA AVE
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Colorado Springs 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 7
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wessel?
Dr. Wessel is an orthopaedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wessel's address?
Dr. Wessel is listed at 4925 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wessel?
The number on file is (719) 776-3750. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wessel's NPI number?
Dr. Wessel's National Provider Identifier is 1043658974. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Wessel train?
Dr. Wessel attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wessel been practicing?
Dr. Wessel has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wessel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wessel performs procedures including treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wessel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wessel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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