Quick answers
- Does Joshua J. Werling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua J. Werling 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 Joshua J. Werling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 526 Original Medicare patients and 2,563 services for Joshua J. Werling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua J. Werling's NPI number?
- 1962816199. 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 Joshua J. Werling, 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 | 526 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,563 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)1,088 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)522 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)195 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)104 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)97 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua J. Werling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 321 W Main StVan Wert, OH 45891 (419) 238‑5503
- 706 E Wayne StCelina, OH 45822 (419) 586‑2909
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Werling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercer In-Sight LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Van Wert
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Van Wert, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercer In-Sight LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ohio State University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962816199 |
| 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