Quick answers
- Does Herbert T. Wentzien accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Herbert T. Wentzien 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 Herbert T. Wentzien see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 1,862 services for Herbert T. Wentzien. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Herbert T. Wentzien's NPI number?
- 1316431257. 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 Herbert T. Wentzien, 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 | 281 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,862 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)398 services
- Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method (83516)188 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)153 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)144 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)133 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 pressure64%
- High cholesterol57%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Chronic kidney disease14%
Practice locations
Addresses where Herbert T. Wentzien is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 341 W Tudor Rd, Suite 101Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 770‑6652
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Herbert T. Wentzien as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Makar Eyecare LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Anchorage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Makar Eyecare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ohio State University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316431257 |
| 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