Quick answers
- Does Stephen A. Betz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen A. Betz 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 Stephen A. Betz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,451 Original Medicare patients and 3,913 services for Stephen A. Betz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen A. Betz's NPI number?
- 1679681746. 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 Stephen A. Betz, 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 | 1,451 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,913 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,129 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)600 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)248 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)126 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)94 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Stephen A. Betz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen A. Betz 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.
- Floyd County Medical CenterCharles City, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161347
- Hancock County Health SystemBritt, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161307
- Kossuth Regional Health CenterAlgona, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161353
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterMason City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160064
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen A. Betz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 4th St SWMason City, IA 50401 (641) 428‑7488
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen A. Betz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pathology Associates of Mason City5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Mason City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mason City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pathology Associates of Mason City
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679681746 |
| 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