DR. KATE WETZEL HENTES OD
NPI 1194867416
Optometrist in Swartz Creek, MI

Q: What is Kate Hentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Hentes is 1194867416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2007. The provider is also known as Kate Wetzel.

Q: What is Kate Hentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kate Hentes was last updated on January 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.

Active since February 13, 2007PECOS Enrolled

8129 MILLER RD, SWARTZ CREEK, MI 48473(810) 635-8191(810) 635-7595 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Kate Wetzel Hentes Od NPPES

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

DR. KATE WETZEL HENTES OD (NPI 1194867416) is an individual optometrist in Swartz Creek, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901004299) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194867416

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATE WETZEL HENTESCredential: OD

Location Address8129 MILLER RDSwartz Creek, MI 48473-1335

Mailing Address10450 County Line RdOrtonville, MI 48462-8200 · (248) 568-9386

Phone(810) 635-8191

Fax(810) 635-7595

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 2022

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2022

✔ NPI 1194867416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in MI · 4901004299

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

8129 MILLER RD, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kate Wetzel

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Kate Wetzel Hentes Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48473 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

$126.15 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.68

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.07 typical visit price

range $17.09 – $135.40

Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JAMES H ENGLISH OD PC

Optometrist

8129 MILLER RD
SWARTZ CREEK, MI 48473

Genesee County (810) 635-8191

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 Kate Hentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Hentes is 1194867416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2007. The provider is also known as Kate Wetzel.

Where is Kate Hentes located?

Kate Hentes practices at 8129 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. The listed phone number is (810) 635-8191.

What is Kate Hentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kate Hentes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kate Hentes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kate Hentes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 5 other insurers list Kate Hentes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kate Hentes was last updated on January 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.