DR. NICHOLAS WILLIAM WETTERSTEN M.D.
NPI 1063701068
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Nicholas Wettersten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Wettersten is 1063701068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2011.

Q: What is Nicholas Wettersten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Active since March 31, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(858) 657-8630 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Nicholas William Wettersten M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. NICHOLAS WILLIAM WETTERSTEN M.D. (NPI 1063701068) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A122511) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063701068

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS WILLIAM WETTERSTENCredential: M.D.

Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103

Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Phone(858) 657-8630

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Davis School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 2018

✔ NPI 1063701068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RA0001X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A122511

Definition

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas William Wettersten M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325318025

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180702003571

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

89 services37 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

73 services29 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

45 services11 patients

Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750

An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.

26 services11 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

22 services15 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

22 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N

2 suppliers14 claims5,370 services$1.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

4 suppliers17 claims636 services$2.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers14 claims14 services$18.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers25 claims25 services$12.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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