Quick answers
- Does Nathan H. Wiederholt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan H. Wiederholt 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 Nathan H. Wiederholt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 511 Original Medicare patients and 1,012 services for Nathan H. Wiederholt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathan H. Wiederholt's NPI number?
- 1447414461. 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 Nathan H. Wiederholt, 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 | 511 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,012 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)401 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)192 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)114 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)106 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)64 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathan H. Wiederholt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23 N 1st StCuster, SD 57730 (605) 673‑2716
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in South Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Dakota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447414461 |
| 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