Quick answers
- Does John S. Wachtel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John S. Wachtel 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 John S. Wachtel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 109 services for John S. Wachtel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John S. Wachtel's NPI number?
- 1457315194. 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 John S. Wachtel, 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 109 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)36 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)14 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)13 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)12 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 cholesterol60%
- High blood pressure43%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression31%
- Diabetes21%
Hospitals where John S. Wachtel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John S. Wachtel 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.
- Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050441
Practice locations
Addresses where John S. Wachtel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305 (650) 723‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John S. Wachtel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Stanford Health Care3,122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Stanford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stanford, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Stanford Health Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 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) | 1457315194 |
| 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