Quick answers
- Does Nicholas W. Wettersten accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas W. Wettersten 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 Nicholas W. Wettersten see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 443 services for Nicholas W. Wettersten. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas W. Wettersten's NPI number?
- 1063701068. 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 Nicholas W. Wettersten, 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 | 117 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 443 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)105 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)73 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)70 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)45 services
- Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device (93750)26 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Heart failure75%
- Ischemic heart disease74%
- Chronic kidney disease74%
- Atrial fibrillation67%
Hospitals where Nicholas W. Wettersten works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas W. Wettersten at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical CenterSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas W. Wettersten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
- 200 W Arbor Dr, Mc 8201San Diego, CA 92103
- 4510 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121 (800) 926‑8273
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657‑7000
- 9350 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas W. Wettersten as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other heart failure and transplant cardiologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
- Ajay V. Srivastava, MD
- Hirsch S. Mehta, MD
- Eric D. Adler, MD
- Barry Greenberg, MD
- Kimberly N. Hong, MD
- Marcus A. Urey, MD
- Jorge E. Silva Enciso, MD
- Paul J. Kim, MD
All heart failure and transplant cardiologists in San Diego →
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063701068 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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