Quick answers
- Does Dale R. Buettner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale R. Buettner 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 Dale R. Buettner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 542 Original Medicare patients and 983 services for Dale R. Buettner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale R. Buettner's NPI number?
- 1194737924. 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 Dale R. Buettner, 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 | 542 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 983 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)285 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)208 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)77 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)64 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale R. Buettner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1249 W Liebau Rd, Suite 102Mequon, WI 53092 (414) 928‑2020
- 13111 N Port Washington RdMequon, WI 53097 (262) 243‑7373
- 4300 W Layton Ave, Suite 100Greenfield, WI 53220 (414) 928‑2020
- 8375 S Howell Ave, Suite 204Oak Creek, WI 53154 (414) 928‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale R. Buettner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Physician Associates SC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Mequon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mequon, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Physician Associates SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194737924 |
| 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