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Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD

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(Dr. Nicholas Wilhelm, MD)

(382 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2016)

7300 BOSQUE BOULEVARD
WACO, TX 76710

(254) 202-2600

Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD is a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and HILLCREST FAMILY HEALTH CENTER.

Office Locations

7300 BOSQUE BOULEVARD
WACO, TX 76710

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

prostate-specific antigen test

screening PSA test

In 2023, Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD had a list price for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and screening PSA test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

lab tests

By Affordability:

prostate screening

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for prostate screening 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:

preventive care

By Affordability:

antigen tests

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests 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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	61
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	121
lab tests	152
preventive care	55
thyroid function tests	23
vaccines	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
blood draw	271
diabetes management	112
doctor visit	639
injections	28
lab tests	1065
musculoskeletal imaging	48
preventive care	533
thyroid function tests	116
vaccines	141
X-rays	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	26
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
blood draw	228
diabetes management	100
doctor visit	544
injections	36
lab tests	839
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	347
thyroid function tests	60
vaccines	81
X-rays	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	30
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
blood draw	204
diabetes management	88
doctor visit	484
injections	31
lab tests	735
musculoskeletal imaging	20
preventive care	259
thyroid function tests	54
vaccines	35
X-rays	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
blood draw	201
diabetes management	91
doctor visit	418
injections	22
lab tests	782
preventive care	303
thyroid function tests	43
vaccines	34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in WACO, TX were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

aspiration	29
blood draw	193
diabetes management	82
doctor visit	441
injections	29
lab tests	714
musculoskeletal imaging	27
preventive care	299
thyroid function tests	59
vaccines	61
X-rays	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	126
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Family Medicine, Mclennan Co Medical Education & Research Foundation Program -Fp. He is certified by the Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2016)

Residency: Family Medicine, Mclennan Co Medical Education & Research Foundation Program -Fp (2019)

Board Certification: Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

HILLCREST FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

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. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Optum-Optum Behavioral Health, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Extra

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Guardian

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Optum-Optum Behavioral Health

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Open Access Select

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 382 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas Ernest Wilhelm, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in WACO, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-20