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SAMUEL OTTO WETZEL OD
NPI 1215826649
Optometrist in La Crosse, WI

Active since July 01, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Samuel Otto Wetzel Od NPPES

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

SAMUEL OTTO WETZEL OD (NPI 1215826649) is an individual optometrist in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (4082) and active in the NPI registry since July 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215826649
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL OTTO WETZELCredential: OD
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1215826649 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 WI · 4082
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.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, Quartz.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Samuel Otto Wetzel Od 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 ID3375044951
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250827002285, I20260403001288
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 54601 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
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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 20

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

JEFFREY BRIAN TROHKIMOINEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 775-2031
JESSICA E THESING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
DR. MICHAEL DAVID SMITH PSY.D.
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JESSICA MAE RASMUSSEN
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JULIE SONSALLA APNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
LAURA KLINGBEIL
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
SUSAN CAROL SORRENTINO RN
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
NAOMI MUTHONI RUIRU APNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300

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 Samuel Wetzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Wetzel is 1215826649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2025.

Where is Samuel Wetzel located?

Samuel Wetzel practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 782-7300.

What is Samuel Wetzel's specialty?

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

Is Samuel Wetzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel 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.

What insurance does Samuel Wetzel accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan and Quartz list Samuel Wetzel 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 Samuel Wetzel was last updated on July 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.