David Wetzel, MD
NPI 1457672198 · Anesthesiology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Wetzel, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1457672198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457672198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54318 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
69 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 44 | $115 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Removal of Prostate00865 | 14 | $253 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 11 | $215 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $115–$253 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-17
- Last updated
- 2020-08-04
- Certified
- 2020-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Wetzel's NPI number?
- David Wetzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457672198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Wetzel's specialty?
- David Wetzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Wetzel located?
- David Wetzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is David Wetzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Wetzel is (507) 284-2511.
- Does David Wetzel accept Medicare?
- David Wetzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Wetzel's NPI active?
- Yes — David Wetzel's NPI (1457672198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.