Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Seth N. Wheeler

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal)
746 N COLLEGE RD
Twin Falls, ID 83301
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 30+ Years Practicing
900
Medicare Patients / yr
18
Procedures Billed
30
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Wheeler

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Idaho, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Wheeler is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 83301, ID — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Wheeler Does

Dr. Wheeler served 900 Medicare patients across 936 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 50% above the average Gastroenterology in Idaho (598 patients across 55 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)234234
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)144144
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)136136
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)8161
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)5951

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Wheeler billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Wheeler is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center

Twin Falls, ID
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Boise, ID
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Cassia Regional Hospital

Burley, ID
Rating not available

St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Ketchum, ID
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Wheeler practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Wheeler offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 746 N COLLEGE RD, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

20 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

74.6836

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 83301, ID

If Dr. Wheeler isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 83301, ID:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Robert M. Ward, Jr.Gastroenterology7771.7 mi
Brad Q. StarleyGastroenterology7141.7 mi
Aaron M. LewisGastroenterology2.2 mi
Imad JaafarGastroenterology8822.2 mi
Jeffrey P. MichalakGastroenterology1.2K913.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Wheeler takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 83301, ID →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Wheeler's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Seth N. Wheeler: Common Questions

Does Dr. Wheeler accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Wheeler is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Wheeler depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 83301, ID →
Where is Dr. Wheeler's office?
Dr. Wheeler practices at 746 N COLLEGE RD, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Wheeler accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 83301, ID to see available options.
Does Dr. Wheeler offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Wheeler as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Wheeler?
Dr. Wheeler graduated in 1996 and has been practicing for approximately 30 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Wheeler treated 900 Medicare patients across 18 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Wheeler is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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