Physician Profile
Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S., M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gaertner
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S., M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Wolfgang cared for 45 Medicare patients across 49 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (612) 624-9708
- Email not available
Practice Locations
420 DELAWARE ST SE MMC 195
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
49 services · 45 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
17 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
11 | Less often 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 |
21 | 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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Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Other colorectal surgeons in Minneapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 3
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.'s specialty?
Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. is a colorectal surgeon in Minneapolis, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.?
Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. is listed at 420 Delaware St Se Mmc 195, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.?
The number on file is (612) 624-9708. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.'s NPI number?
Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.'s National Provider Identifier is 1083857148. 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
What is Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S.'s education?
Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. been practicing?
Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. performs procedures including diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Wolfgang B. Gaertner, M.S. confirmed this information?
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.