Quick answers
- Does Betsy L. Meinel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Betsy L. Meinel 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 Betsy L. Meinel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 245 Original Medicare patients and 1,855 services for Betsy L. Meinel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Betsy L. Meinel's NPI number?
- 1326486358. 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 Betsy L. Meinel, 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 | 245 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,855 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)1,157 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)157 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)57 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)39 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 cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Betsy L. Meinel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 353 N 8th StMedford, WI 54451 (715) 748‑2020
- 353 N 8th St, PO Box 547Medford, WI 54451
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Betsy L. Meinel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthview Eye Care Center-Medford SC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Wisconsin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326486358 |
| 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