Quick answers
- Does Lowell A. Wetter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lowell A. Wetter 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 Lowell A. Wetter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 46 services for Lowell A. Wetter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lowell A. Wetter's NPI number?
- 1417098427. 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 Lowell A. Wetter, 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 46 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 cholesterol54%
- High blood pressure50%
- Arthritis39%
Hospitals where Lowell A. Wetter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lowell A. Wetter 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.
- Adventist Health Columbia GorgeThe Dalles, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380001
- Mercy Medical Center of Mt ShastaMount Shasta, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051319
- San Mateo Medical CenterSan Mateo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050113
- UCSF Health Hyde HospitalSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050152
Practice locations
Addresses where Lowell A. Wetter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1700 E 19th StThe Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 296‑1111
- 1805 E 19th StThe Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 296‑2201
- 1825 E 19th StThe Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 296‑7811
- 22 W 39th Ave, Hos316msSan Mateo, CA 94403
- 222 W 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lowell A. Wetter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of San Mateo310 clinicians in the group
- Mid-Columbia Medical Center94 clinicians in the group
- Dignity Health86 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in The Dalles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Dalles, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of San Mateo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417098427 |
| 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