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Diagnostic Radiology

Louis H. Wetzel, MD

Works at hospitals in Kansas City, KS · Great Bend, KS · Kansas

Summary

Dr. Louis H. Wetzel, MD is a radiologist at 11300 Corporate Ave, Suite 342, Lenexa, KS 66219. Phone: (913) 588-1227. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Louis H. Wetzel had 871 Original Medicare patients and 1,370 services. NPI 1851481220. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis H. Wetzel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Louis H. Wetzel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis H. Wetzel 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 Louis H. Wetzel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 871 Original Medicare patients and 1,370 services for Louis H. Wetzel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Louis H. Wetzel's NPI number?
1851481220. 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 Louis H. Wetzel, 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 patients871
Services billed to Medicare1,370
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)467 services
  2. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)330 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)139 services
  4. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)63 services
  5. Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)60 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease48%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)41%
  • Diabetes38%

Hospitals where Louis H. Wetzel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis H. Wetzel 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Louis H. Wetzel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis H. Wetzel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Lenexa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lenexa, KS — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kansas University Physicians Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851481220
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians