Quick answers
- Does Scott P. Wattenhofer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott P. Wattenhofer 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 Scott P. Wattenhofer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,042 Original Medicare patients and 2,055 services for Scott P. Wattenhofer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Scott P. Wattenhofer's NPI number?
- 1215911813. 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 Scott P. Wattenhofer, 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 | 1,042 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,055 |
| Different services or procedures | 127 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)333 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)241 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)225 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)176 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)159 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Scott P. Wattenhofer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott P. Wattenhofer 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.
- The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280040
Practice locations
Addresses where Scott P. Wattenhofer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Omaha
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Omaha, NE — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215911813 |
| 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