Dr. Albert Wetter

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Albert Wetter, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Palo Alto, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including San Mateo Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. Dr. Albert Wetter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education. Dr. Albert Wetter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Albert Wetter at 795 El Camino Real to request Dr. Albert Wetter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Albert Wetter
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1557448529
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Thoracic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Albert Wetter graduated from medical school in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417098427
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, February 11, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Albert Wetter

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Albert Wetter has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    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.
  • Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Technologist
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    Surgical Technologist
    Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education


Practice Locations

795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 12, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Albert Wetter [NPI: 1417098427]General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

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