Quick answers
- Does Michel P. Gelinas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michel P. Gelinas 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 Michel P. Gelinas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 783 Original Medicare patients and 4,177 services for Michel P. Gelinas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michel P. Gelinas's NPI number?
- 1164435079. 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 Michel P. Gelinas, 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 | 783 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,177 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)1,687 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)591 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)507 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)144 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Michel P. Gelinas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1020 3rd AveWoodruff, WI 54568 (715) 356‑2262
- 141 S Willow St BEagle River, WI 54521 (715) 479‑9390
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michel P. Gelinas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Redman and Gelinas SC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wisconsin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Redman and Gelinas SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164435079 |
| 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