Quick answers
- Does Alex A. Wertheimer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex A. Wertheimer 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 Alex A. Wertheimer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 367 Original Medicare patients and 3,094 services for Alex A. Wertheimer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alex A. Wertheimer's NPI number?
- 1427440221. 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 Alex A. Wertheimer, 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 | 367 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,094 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)1,860 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)419 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)150 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)136 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)116 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis62%
- Atrial fibrillation29%
- Heart failure26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Alex A. Wertheimer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alex A. Wertheimer 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.
- Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500060
- Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500003
Practice locations
Addresses where Alex A. Wertheimer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1415 E Kincaid StMount Vernon, WA 98274 (360) 424‑4111
- 3130 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 110Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 756‑0382
- 330 S Stillaguamish AveArlington, WA 98223 (360) 435‑2133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alex A. Wertheimer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Emergency Physicians LLC271 clinicians in the group
- Family Care Network, PLLC124 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Mount Vernon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Emergency Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427440221 |
| 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