Quick answers
- Does Joseph V. Katschke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph V. Katschke 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 Joseph V. Katschke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 375 Original Medicare patients and 790 services for Joseph V. Katschke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph V. Katschke's NPI number?
- 1548459977. 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 Joseph V. Katschke, 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 | 375 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 790 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)203 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)150 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)143 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)102 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)45 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 pressure58%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
- COPD15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph V. Katschke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1450 Sugarland DrSheridan, WY 82801 (307) 673‑5177
- 530 Running W Dr, Suite 110Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 682‑2747
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph V. Katschke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wyovision Associates Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Sheridan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sheridan, WY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wyovision Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548459977 |
| 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