Quick answers
- Does Wayne L. Hofstetter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wayne L. Hofstetter 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 Wayne L. Hofstetter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 128 services for Wayne L. Hofstetter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wayne L. Hofstetter's NPI number?
- 1790874360. 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 Wayne L. Hofstetter, 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 | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 128 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)17 services
- Removal of tissue lining of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43254)15 services
- Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (32674)11 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis52%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)51%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- COPD39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Wayne L. Hofstetter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ of Tx M D Ande Life Sciences PlazaHouston, TX 77030 (713) 592‑5433
- 2240 Gulf Fwy S, UTMB Health League City HospitalLeague City, TX 77573 (409) 772‑1011
- 2280 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573 (713) 563‑0670
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wayne L. Hofstetter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 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) | 1790874360 |
| 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