Dr. Adam J. Wacher, MD

  • Galveston, TX
  • Anesthesiologist
NPI1083774533
Medicare services, 2024
168
Medicare patients, 2024
163
Publications
9
MIPS score, 2024
79
Industry payments
$30
Practice address
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Practice phone
Call (409) 772-1011
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Primary practice

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Galveston, Texas

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Dr. Adam J. Wacher is an anesthesiologist in Galveston, Texas

Dr. Wacher practices at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in Galveston, Texas.

Dr. Wacher's NPI, 1083774533, was assigned on December 12, 2006. Dr. Wacher graduated from UTMB Health in 1996. Dr. Wacher holds Texas license L2731.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
December 12, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(409) 772-1011
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1996

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Adam J. Wacher practices at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in Galveston, Texas

Dr. Wacher's primary practice is University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 in Galveston County. The practice phone is (409) 772-1011.

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 · Galveston CountyPhone(409) 772-1011

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Adam J. Wacher is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Wacher's primary practice is University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in Galveston, Texas. The medical group on file is UTMB Faculty Group Practice.

University of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TexasPrimary
UTMB Faculty Group PracticePrimary care group, Galveston, TX

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SiteEHR vendor and product
University of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Adam J. Wacher is one of 4,073 anesthesiologists in Texas

Anesthesiology is Dr. Wacher's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207L00000X. Dr. Wacher is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Wacher is licensed in Texas.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Anesthesiology, TexasPrimaryLicense L2731 · 2001 to 2027 · taxonomy 207L00000X

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Dr. Adam J. Wacher billed Medicare for 168 services in 2024

CMS data shows 168 Medicare services from Dr. Wacher across 7 procedure codes in 2024, for 163 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $17,515 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 2024168
Medicare patients163
Paid by Medicare$17,515
Procedure codes7

Dr. Wacher's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Anesthesia
2023: 532024: 133151%
Surgery
2023: 202024: 3575%

Dr. Wacher compared with the Texas median for anesthesiologists, 2024

  • Dr. Wacher
  • Texas median
Medicare services
168vs 712.4 times
Medicare patients
163vs 13223% above

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Dr. Wacher's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Adam J. Wacher treated 163 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74

CMS counts 163 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Wacher in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 74 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 15% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.95, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Medicare patients, 2024163
Average age74
Average risk score1.95
Also on Medicaid15%

Dr. Wacher's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Wacher's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women7445%
  • Men8955%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Wacher's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Atrial fibrillation70%
  4. Ischemic heart disease65%
  5. Heart failure61%
  6. Diabetes45%
  7. Chronic kidney disease44%
  8. Arthritis42%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Source: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Adam J. Wacher scored 79 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 79 out of 100 for Dr. Wacher for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group.

Dr. Wacher's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 79of 100Final score
  • 73.4of 100Quality
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities
  • 78of 100Cost

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Source: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Adam J. Wacher has 9 publications on record

Dmand AI links 9 papers to Dr. Wacher, published from 2017 to 2024. 2018 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Muscle, Skeletal, Bed Rest and Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Wacher's most frequent co-authors are Joaquin Cortiella, MD, Saverio La Francesca, MD and Emiliya Georgieva Usheva, MD.

Papers9
Years published2017 to 2024

Dr. Wacher's papers by year, 2017 to 2024

Topics Dr. Wacher writes about most

  • Muscle, Skeletal
  • Bed Rest
  • Muscular Atrophy

Dr. Wacher's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Wacher

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Adam J. Wacher received $30 in industry payments in 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Wacher from 1 drug or device company in 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Abbott Laboratories paid the most, $30.

Companies that paid Dr. Wacher the most, 2024 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Adam J. Wacher graduated from UTMB Health

Dr. Wacher graduated from UTMB Health in 1996.

  1. Medical schoolUTMB Health
  2. Board certified in anesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Adam J. Wacher accepts plans from 17 insurance carriers

Dr. Wacher is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Regence Health Plans
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Plan types Dr. Wacher accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO11
  2. HMO9
  3. Medicare7
  4. POS5
  5. EPO3

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Adam J. Wacher's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesClinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Adam J. Wacher's NPI number?

Dr. Adam J. Wacher's NPI number is 1083774533. It was assigned on December 12, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Adam J. Wacher?

Dr. Adam J. Wacher is an anesthesiologist in Galveston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anesthesiology Physician (taxonomy code 207L00000X).

Where does Dr. Adam J. Wacher practice?

Dr. Wacher practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. Dr. Wacher's primary practice is University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in Galveston, Texas.

What is Dr. Adam J. Wacher's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Wacher is (409) 772-1011.

What is Dr. Adam J. Wacher's medical license number?

Dr. Wacher holds Texas license L2731.

What medical group is Dr. Adam J. Wacher part of?

Dr. Wacher is linked to UTMB Faculty Group Practice.

Does Dr. Adam J. Wacher accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Wacher billed Medicare for 168 services in 2024.

What is Dr. Adam J. Wacher's MIPS score?

Dr. Wacher's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 79 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Adam J. Wacher see?

CMS counts 163 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Wacher in 2024, with an average age of 74.

Is Dr. Adam J. Wacher board certified?

Yes. Dr. Wacher is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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What services does Dr. Adam J. Wacher bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Wacher's most billed Medicare services were anesthesia (01922), anesthesia (00537) and surgery: heart and blood vessels (36620).

Where did Dr. Adam J. Wacher go to medical school?

Dr. Wacher graduated from UTMB Health in 1996.

Has Dr. Adam J. Wacher received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $30 in general payments to Dr. Wacher from 1 company from 2024 to 2024. The largest total came from Abbott Laboratories.

How long has Dr. Adam J. Wacher been practicing?

Dr. Wacher graduated from medical school in 1996, 30 years ago.

Does Dr. Adam J. Wacher do research?

Dmand AI links 9 publications to Dr. Wacher, published from 2017 to 2024.

Who does Dr. Adam J. Wacher publish with?

Dr. Wacher's most frequent co-authors are Joaquin Cortiella, MD (2 shared papers), Saverio La Francesca, MD (2 shared papers) and Emiliya Georgieva Usheva, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Adam J. Wacher accept?

Dr. Wacher is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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