GIHAN K WETZEL DO
NPI 1124061296
Emergency Medicine in Los Alamitos, CA

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
3751 KATELLA AVE, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720(714) 456-8888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2025, Dec 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Gihan K Wetzel Do NPPES

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

GIHAN K WETZEL DO (NPI 1124061296) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California, licensed in California (20A7357) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Anaheim, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124061296
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameGIHAN K WETZELCredential: DO
Location Address3751 KATELLA AVELos Alamitos, CA 90720-3113
Mailing AddressPo Box 10070Westminster, CA 92685-0070 · (562) 809-3543
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2025
NPI 1124061296 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · 20A7357
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
3751 KATELLA AVE, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Gihan Makarem

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11111 W La Palma AveAnaheim, CA 92801-2804 · Phone (714) 774-1450

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00AX73570CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gihan K Wetzel Do 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 ID4880684091
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040526000968
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
121 services119 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
73 services68 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
36 services36 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.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90720 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Hospitalist
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Anesthesiology
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Emergency Medicine
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Anesthesiology
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Emergency Medicine
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gihan Wetzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gihan Wetzel is 1124061296. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006. The provider is also known as Gihan Makarem.

Where is Gihan Wetzel located?

Gihan Wetzel practices at 3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. The listed phone number is (714) 456-8888.

What is Gihan Wetzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Gihan Wetzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gihan Wetzel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gihan Wetzel was last updated on April 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.