Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dean Wetzel, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Onalaska, WI

  • NPI 1053301598
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
191 Theater RD
Onalaska, WI 546508679
(608) 392-5000
Additional location
800 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI 546018806
(760) 578-5094
Additional location
701 N Sprague St
Caledonia, MN 559211066
(507) 724-3353
Mailing address
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #2528

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053301598. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,920
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$112,741
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 843 841 $74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 357 241 $63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 144 134 $21
92134 Imaging of retina 140 126 $24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 137 136 $26
92134 Imaging of retina 110 107 $24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 89 86 $63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 80 80 $92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 20 20 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 175. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $125.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,262
Patients
332
Total drug cost
$63,464
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 628 133 $11,217
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 164 41 $4,743
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 101 31 $1,201
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 100 64 $1,129
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 46 30 $1,978
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 46 12 $27,211
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 37 21 $1,561
Timolol Maleate Generic 33 0 $370
Olopatadine Hcl Generic 24 0 $577
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 16 0 $624

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Dean Wetzel's medical specialty?
Dr. Dean Wetzel practices Optometrist in Onalaska, WI.
Where does Dr. Dean Wetzel practice?
Dr. Dean Wetzel practices at 191 Theater RD, Onalaska, WI 546508679. Office phone: 6083925000.
What is Dr. Dean Wetzel's NPI?
Dr. Dean Wetzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053301598, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dean Wetzel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dean Wetzel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dean Wetzel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.