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Family Practice

Chris T Wetzel, MD

Works at hospitals in Gettysburg, PA · Carlisle, PA · Hanover, PA … · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Chris T Wetzel, MD is a family doctor at 312 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Phone: (717) 334-9535. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chris T Wetzel had 460 Original Medicare patients and 1,690 services. NPI 1881878213. 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.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 312 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · Directions
  • Phone: (717) 334‑9535
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Gettysburg Hospital, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Hanover and 2 more
  • Group practice: Pinnacle Health Medical Services
  • Medical school: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chris T 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 Chris T Wetzel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris T 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 Chris T Wetzel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 460 Original Medicare patients and 1,690 services for Chris T Wetzel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chris T Wetzel's NPI number?
1881878213. 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 Chris T 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 patients460
Services billed to Medicare1,690
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)806 services
  2. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)251 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)202 services
  4. Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)119 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)56 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 pressure64%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Ischemic heart disease19%
  • Anxiety17%

Hospitals where Chris T Wetzel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chris T 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.

  • Gettysburg HospitalGettysburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390065
  • UPMC CarlisleCarlisle, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390058
  • UPMC HanoverHanover, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390233
  • UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
  • WellSpan York HospitalYork, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390046

Practice locations

Addresses where Chris T Wetzel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Gettysburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gettysburg, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881878213
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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