Dean Wetzel, OD
NPI 1053301598 · Optometrist · Onalaska, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Wetzel, OD is a Optometrist provider in Onalaska, WI (NPI 1053301598).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053301598
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2528 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,838 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 902 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 334 | $64 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 170 | $24 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 161 | $21 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 144 | $27 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 85 | $92 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 633 | 137 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 168 | 41 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 158 | 112 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 95 | 31 |
| Timolol Maleate | 48 | 16 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 44 | 29 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 31 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 701 N Sprague StCaledonia, MN 55921-1066Phone: (507) 724-3353
- 800 West Ave SLa Crosse, WI 54601-8806Phone: (760) 578-5094
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2022-09-02
- Certified
- 2022-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Wetzel's NPI number?
- Dean Wetzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053301598, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Wetzel's specialty?
- Dean Wetzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Dean Wetzel located?
- Dean Wetzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 191 Theater Rd, Onalaska, WI 54650-8679.
- What is Dean Wetzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Wetzel is (608) 392-5000.
- Does Dean Wetzel accept Medicare?
- Dean Wetzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Wetzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Wetzel's NPI (1053301598) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.