Quick answers
- Does Brent R. Wells accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent R. Wells accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brent R. Wells see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 479 Original Medicare patients and 1,101 services for Brent R. Wells. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent R. Wells's NPI number?
- 1043624836. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brent R. Wells, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 479 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,101 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)322 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)255 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)194 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)77 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)72 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Diabetes16%
- Anxiety16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent R. Wells is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1112 Vine StPaso Robles, CA 93446
- 1112 Vine St, Suite BPaso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 238‑1001
- 2231 Bayview Heights DrLos Osos, CA 93402 (805) 528‑5333
- 8105 Morro Rd, Suite AAtascadero, CA 93422 (805) 466‑6939
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent R. Wells as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gary L Englund Od Apc6 clinicians in the group
- Wells and Hile Od An Optometric Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Paso Robles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paso Robles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gary L Englund Od Apc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043624836 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians