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Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD

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(Kristopher P. Wentzel, MD)

(334 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: cancer, genitourinary cancer, urologic (genitourinary) disorders

11800 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 300
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

(310) 582-7900

Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD is a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA specializing in general practice. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

11800 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 300
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

complete blood count

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

phosphorus blood test

uric acid blood test

By Affordability:

carcinoembryonic antigen test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD performed more blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, phosphorus blood test, and uric acid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

total IgA test

total IgG test

total PSA test

By Affordability:

coagulation tests

C-reactive protein testing

IgG test

prothrombin time test

reticulocyte count

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD performed more total IgA test, total IgG test, and total PSA test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for coagulation (blood clotting) tests, C-reactive protein testing, IgG test, prothrombin time (PT) test, and reticulocyte count (immature red blood cell count) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

flu shot

minimally invasive procedures

prothrombin time test

By Affordability:

gamma-glutamyl transferase test

glycated protein test

IgM test

immunoglobulin tests

quantitative Ig tests

total PSA test

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, flu shot, minimally invasive procedures, and prothrombin time (PT) test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, bilirubin test, blood count tests, D-dimer test, diabetes management, diabetes screening, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test, glycated protein test, IgM test, immunoglobulin tests, quantitative Ig tests, and total PSA test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
blood draw	29
chemotherapy	33
doctor visit	78
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147
lab tests	301
minimally invasive procedures	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA during 2019 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	111
blood draw	115
chemotherapy	111
doctor visit	353
hospital care	639
inpatient care	639
lab tests	1572
minimally invasive procedures	111
thyroid function tests	84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	48
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA during 2020 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	175
blood draw	160
chemotherapy	175
doctor visit	535
hormone therapy	38
hospital care	392
inpatient care	392
lab tests	2244
minimally invasive procedures	175
thyroid function tests	141

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	35
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated during 2020 were ischemic heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	179
blood draw	442
chemotherapy	179
doctor visit	705
hormone therapy	75
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345
lab tests	4543
minimally invasive procedures	179
preventive care	18
thyroid function tests	154

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	30
Hispanic	19
Asian	25
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	56
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	126
blood draw	625
chemotherapy	126
doctor visit	967
hormone therapy	101
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
lab tests	6003
minimally invasive procedures	171
preventive care	35
thyroid function tests	172
vaccines	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	22
Hispanic	20
Asian	35
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	79
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	117
blood draw	1039
chemotherapy	117
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	1175
hormone therapy	103
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
lab tests	9353
minimally invasive procedures	200
preventive care	84
thyroid function tests	163
vaccines	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	27
Hispanic	14
Asian	26
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	67
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated as a general practitioner in LOS ANGELES, CA were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	123
blood draw	401
chemotherapy	123
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	635
hormone therapy	79
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
lab tests	4002
minimally invasive procedures	144
preventive care	45
thyroid function tests	142
vaccines	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	203
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	47
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	47
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2012. He is certified by the IM/Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine General Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2012)

Board Certification: IM/Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine General Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 334 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristopher Paul Wentzel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in LOS ANGELES, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-09