Eric Wechsler, M.D.
Eric Wechsler is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Newport Beach, CA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Eric Wechsler, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in independent practice. A University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1501 Superior Ave Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3600
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
694
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
476
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,225
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.04M
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
113 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Eric Wechsler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Eric Wechsler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Wechsler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Newport Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eric Wechsler
NPI records show Dr. Wechsler as active with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 642-4974.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Eric Wechsler
Practice Location
1501 Superior Ave Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3600
Mailing Address
1501 Superior Ave Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3600
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