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Based in Kearney, NE, Matthew Joshua Wheeler, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Matthew graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Matthew provided 535 services to 460 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (308) 865-2263
- Email not available
Practice Locations
816 22ND AVE STE 100
Kearney, NE 68845
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
535 services · 460 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
47 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
42 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
29 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
21 |
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
19 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
17 |
| Tying of arteries to multiple internal hemorrhoid groups | Procedure | 46948 |
15 |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
12 |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
12 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
73 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 4
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Also at this address 4
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Other general surgeons in Kearney 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 8
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Wheeler specialize in?
Dr. Wheeler is a general surgeon in Kearney, NE. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wheeler located?
Dr. Wheeler is listed at 816 22ND AVE STE 100, Kearney, NE 68845. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wheeler's phone number?
The number on file is (308) 865-2263. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Wheeler?
Dr. Wheeler's National Provider Identifier is 1265608939. 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. Wheeler go to medical school?
Dr. Wheeler attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wheeler have?
Dr. Wheeler has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Wheeler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wheeler performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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