Surgeon profile
Lucas Wendel, M.D.
Ophthalmology · St Charles, IL 60175NPI 1427256601
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
1,474 Medicare cases/yr
306 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 895 | ▼ -5% | 144 |
| Intravitreal Injection (Anti-VEGF) CPT 67028 | 426 | ≈ flat | 87 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 76 | ▼ -58% | 14 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 62 | ▲ +59% | 50 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 15 | ≈ flat | 11 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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