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LOWELL ALBERT WETTER M.D.
NPI 1417098427
Surgery in San Mateo, CA

Active since February 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
665 BROMFIELD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402(650) 343-5400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2024, Jun 19, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lowell Albert Wetter M.d. NPPES

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

LOWELL ALBERT WETTER M.D. (NPI 1417098427) is an individual surgery provider in San Mateo, California, licensed in California (A51501) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mid-columbia Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417098427
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameLOWELL ALBERT WETTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address665 BROMFIELD RDSan Mateo, CA 94402-1067
Mailing Address665 Bromfield RdSan Mateo, CA 94402-1067 · (650) 343-5400
Phone(650) 343-5400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateFebruary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1417098427 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A51501
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist, Other · Surgical TechnologistTaxonomy 246ZS0410X · License A51501 (CA)
665 BROMFIELD RD, San Mateo, CA 94402
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Albert Wetter Md

Other Identifiers 2

OtherA51501CA · License
MedicaidYYY34803YCA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lowell Albert Wetter 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 ID1557448529
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080402000177, I20240722003920
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Lowell Wetter reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

San Mateo County
2.2 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
1950 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS
San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: County Of San Mateo
  • 597 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710908272 (650) 573-3571
Dignity Health
178 mi
Multi-Specialty
2340 LIBERTY PKWY STE 200
Red Bluff, CA 96080
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 131 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134687734 (530) 529-7760
Harney District Hospital
450 mi
Rural Health
559 W WASHINGTON ST
Burns, OR 97720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1285742338 (Oregon)
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013276195 (541) 573-2074
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
557 mi
General Practice
1700 E 19TH ST
The Dalles, OR 97058
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053409599 (541) 296-1111

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · The Dalles, OR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380001
Location1700 E 19th StreetThe Dalles, OR 97058 · Wasco County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94402 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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 Lowell Wetter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lowell Wetter is 1417098427. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2007. The provider is also known as Albert Wetter MD.

Where is Lowell Wetter located?

Lowell Wetter practices at 665 Bromfield Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402. The listed phone number is (650) 343-5400.

What is Lowell Wetter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Lowell Wetter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lowell Wetter 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lowell Wetter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lowell Wetter reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: San Mateo County (San Mateo, CA), Dignity Health (Red Bluff, CA), Harney District Hospital (Burns, OR) and Mid-Columbia Medical Center (The Dalles, OR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lowell Wetter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lowell Wetter accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Lowell Wetter 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.

Is Lowell Wetter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lowell Wetter is affiliated with Mid-Columbia Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lowell Wetter was last updated on June 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.