Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Wenande accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Wenande 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 Nicholas J. Wenande see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 575 Original Medicare patients and 1,314 services for Nicholas J. Wenande. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Wenande's NPI number?
- 1932576410. 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 Nicholas J. Wenande, 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 | 575 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,314 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)475 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)297 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)139 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)96 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)66 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Wenande is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 305 N Sanborn BlvdMitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996‑2537
- 3204 1st Dakota DrYankton, SD 57078 (605) 665‑8688
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Wenande as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mabee Eye Clinic PC3 clinicians in the group
- Meridian Eye Care PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Mitchell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mitchell, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mabee Eye Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932576410 |
| 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