Quick answers
- Does Vernon W. Miller accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernon W. Miller 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 Vernon W. Miller see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 19 services for Vernon W. Miller. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernon W. Miller's NPI number?
- 1447256888. 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 Vernon W. Miller, 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
Hospitals where Vernon W. Miller works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vernon W. Miller 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.
- Hot Springs County Memorial HospitalThermopolis, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531304
- Washakie Medical CenterWorland, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531306
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon W. Miller is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 148 E Arapahoe StThermopolis, WY 82443 (307) 864‑2146
- 150 E Arapahoe StThermopolis, WY 82443 (307) 864‑5061
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon W. Miller as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- William H and Carrie Gottsche Foundation71 clinicians in the group
- Hot Springs County Hospital District21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Wyoming
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wyoming — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in William H and Carrie Gottsche Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447256888 |
| 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