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General Surgery

Lowell A. Wetter, MD

Works at hospitals in The Dalles, OR · Mount Shasta, CA · San Mateo, CA … · Oregon, California

Summary

Dr. Lowell A. Wetter, MD is a general surgeon at 1700 E 19th St, The Dalles, OR 97058. Phone: (541) 296-1111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lowell A. Wetter had 28 Original Medicare patients and 46 services. NPI 1417098427. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lowell A. Wetter, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients28
Services billed to Medicare46
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

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.

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.

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

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Other general surgeons in The Dalles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Dalles, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in County of San Mateo

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417098427
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians