Dr. Wendell T. Wheat
Dr. Wendell T. Wheat
Last updated: Jul 8, 2007

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 47 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1974
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1376565382

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 6005 Park Avenue Suite 601 in Memphis, TN 38119. Can help patients with the following: Colon Cancer, Gangrene, Lymphedema, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376565382. Appointment can be made via the phone number (901) 680-9205. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Wendell T. Wheat.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Wendell T. Wheat

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Wendell T. Wheat as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Wendell T. Wheat is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):

  • MEMPHIS, TN, 38119-5216

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Mallinckrodt $127
Davol $126
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals $94

Other

Food and Beverage $712

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1974

Additional Specialities

  • Specialist

Affiliated practices

Muse Primary Care & Obstetrics
6005 Park Avenue
Memphis, 38119 TN
(901) 590-2565

Affiliated hospitals

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
5959 PARK AVE
MEMPHIS, 38119 TN
(901) 765-1000

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Wendell T. Wheat?

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat's office is located at 6005 Park Avenue Suite 601 in Memphis, TN 38119.

Does Dr. Wendell T. Wheat accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Wendell T. Wheat is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Wendell T. Wheat affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat is affiliated with ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL.

What conditions does Dr. Wendell T. Wheat treat?

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat provides treatment for Colon Cancer, Gangrene, Lymphedema, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Wendell T. Wheat have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Wendell T. Wheat is affiliated with Muse Primary Care & Obstetrics.