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Orthopedic Surgery

Nathan G. Wetters, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Nathan G. Wetters, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2923 N California Ave, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60618. Phone: (773) 777-9900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nathan G. Wetters had 216 Original Medicare patients and 1,727 services. NPI 1467711168. 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 Nathan G. Wetters, 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 Nathan G. Wetters accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan G. Wetters 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 G. Wetters see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 216 Original Medicare patients and 1,727 services for Nathan G. Wetters. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nathan G. Wetters's NPI number?
1467711168. 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 G. Wetters, 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 patients216
Services billed to Medicare1,727
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)223 services
  2. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)172 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)153 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)148 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)80 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 pressure72%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis65%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Depression33%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Hospitals where Nathan G. Wetters works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathan G. Wetters 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 Nathan G. Wetters is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nathan G. Wetters as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC604 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467711168
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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