Physician Profile
Frank J. Wessels, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wessels
Frank J. Wessels, MD is a healthcare provider in Raleigh, NC specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Frank trained at Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 1996. Frank is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Frank provided 676 services to 473 patients. The services billed most often include injection of hemorrhoid, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (919) 787-2542
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2406 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 250
Raleigh, NC 27607
3814 Browning Pl Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
676 services · 473 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of hemorrhoid | Procedure | 46500 |
399 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
34 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
128 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
83 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other colorectal surgeons in Raleigh 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of hemorrhoid 1
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wessels?
Dr. Wessels is a colorectal surgeon in Raleigh, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wessels's address?
Dr. Wessels is listed at 2406 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 250, Raleigh, NC 27607. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wessels?
The number on file is (919) 787-2542. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Wessels?
Dr. Wessels's National Provider Identifier is 1780649111. 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. Wessels train?
Dr. Wessels attended Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wessels have?
Dr. Wessels has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wessels perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wessels performs procedures including injection of hemorrhoid and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Wessels's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wessels. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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