Quick answers
- Does Wendy Waterbury accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy Waterbury 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 Wendy Waterbury see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 359 services for Wendy Waterbury. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendy Waterbury's NPI number?
- 1518331784. 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 Wendy Waterbury, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 359 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)222 services
- Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles (20553)52 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on trunk, 1-5 muscles (64646)24 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression51%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Wendy Waterbury works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wendy Waterbury 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.
- St Lukes HospitalCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160045
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendy Waterbury is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1026 A Ave NE, Unity Point Health St Luke'SCedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 369‑7211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wendy Waterbury as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Stanley Mathew, MD PLLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Cedar Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Rapids, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Stanley Mathew, MD PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518331784 |
| 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