Michael K. Wensley, M.D.
Michael K. Wensley, M.D. runs an independent specialist practice in West Hollywood, CA. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 5483dNPPES updated 2011-05-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1356 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046-4713
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
421
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
45
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,037
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.57M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Michael K. Wensley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1994)
Virtual Specialist Care With Michael K. Wensley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael K. Wensley for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Hollywood 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 Michael K. Wensley
NPI records show Dr. Wensley as active with telehealth listed in West Hollywood, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 876-8369.
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 Michael K. Wensley
Practice Location
1356 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046-4713
Mailing Address
1356 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046-4713
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