Quick answers
- Does Barry K. Wetsell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barry K. Wetsell 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 Barry K. Wetsell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,339 Original Medicare patients and 11,737 services for Barry K. Wetsell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Barry K. Wetsell's NPI number?
- 1275581027. 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 Barry K. Wetsell, 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 | 3,339 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,737 |
| Different services or procedures | 147 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)5,700 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)2,435 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)369 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)328 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)243 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Barry K. Wetsell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barry K. Wetsell 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.
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
- Mercy Hospital OzarkOzark, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041303
- North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterHarrison, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040017
- Washington Regional Medical CenterFayetteville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040004
Practice locations
Addresses where Barry K. Wetsell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3 E Appleby Rd, Suite 103Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404‑1300
- 3215 N Hills BlvdFayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463‑7102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Barry K. Wetsell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington Regional Medical System238 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington Regional Medical System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275581027 |
| 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