Quick answers
- Does Gerald T. Wedemeyer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald T. Wedemeyer 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 Gerald T. Wedemeyer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 834 Original Medicare patients and 2,192 services for Gerald T. Wedemeyer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerald T. Wedemeyer's NPI number?
- 1174571038. 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 Gerald T. Wedemeyer, 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 | 834 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,192 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,197 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)167 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)158 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)150 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)100 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Gerald T. Wedemeyer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald T. Wedemeyer 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.
- St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, IncBuckhannon, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511321
- United Hospital Center, IncBridgeport, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510006
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald T. Wedemeyer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Amalia DrBuckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 473‑2000
- 327 Medical Park DrBridgeport, WV 26330 (681) 342‑3153
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald T. Wedemeyer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- United Hospital Center Inc298 clinicians in the group
- St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon Inc99 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Buckhannon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buckhannon, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in United Hospital Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174571038 |
| 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