Quick answers
- Does Joseph Wetterhahn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Wetterhahn 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 Wetterhahn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 525 Original Medicare patients and 1,976 services for Joseph Wetterhahn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph Wetterhahn's NPI number?
- 1679521132. 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 Wetterhahn, 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 | 525 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,976 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)709 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)295 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)294 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)183 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)149 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Joseph Wetterhahn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Wetterhahn 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.
- River Hospital ClinicsAlexandria Bay, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331309
- Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330157
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Wetterhahn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10881 US Route 11Adams, NY 13605 (315) 232‑4400
- 830 Washington StWatertown, NY 13601 (315) 785‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Wetterhahn as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Samaritan Medical Center153 clinicians in the group
- Apogee Medical Group, New York, PC120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Samaritan Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 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) | 1679521132 |
| 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