Quick answers
- Does Martha R. Wafer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Martha R. Wafer 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 Martha R. Wafer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 942 services for Martha R. Wafer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Martha R. Wafer's NPI number?
- 1619179421. 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 Martha R. Wafer, 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 | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 942 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)396 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)200 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)54 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)50 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)33 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Martha R. Wafer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Martha R. Wafer 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.
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Minden Medical CenterMinden, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190144
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Martha R. Wafer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5400 E Texas StBossier City, LA 71111 (318) 464‑7504
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Martha R. Wafer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Synergy International Healthcare Services, Inc.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Bossier City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bossier City, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Synergy International Healthcare Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619179421 |
| 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