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William G. Gutheim
Springfield, OR 97477
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Gutheim
See which plans Dr. Gutheim accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Oregon, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Gutheim is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 97477, OR — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 97477, OR →Or call the office at (541) 485-6478 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Dr. Gutheim Does
Dr. Gutheim served 738 Medicare patients across 1,753 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 30% above the average Nephrology in Oregon (569 patients across 76 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457) | 314 | 43 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214) | 299 | 157 |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960) | 234 | 62 |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454) | 199 | 33 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232) | 145 | 87 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Gutheim 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. Gutheim is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
Mercy Medical Center
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Peace Harbor Medical Center
Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Dr. Gutheim practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Gutheim offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 1077 GATEWAY LOOP, Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 485-6478
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 80% 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
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Nephrology Doctors near 97477, OR
If Dr. Gutheim isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 97477, OR:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay A. Pandav | Nephrology | 100 | 1.7 mi |
| Mary F. Labib | Nephrology | 772 | 1.9 mi |
| Robert C. Hartley | Nephrology | 679 | 1.9 mi |
| Michael C. Mallea | Nephrology | 279 | 1.9 mi |
| Charles R. Zachem | Nephrology | 678 | 1.9 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Gutheim 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 97477, OR →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Gutheim's office at (541) 485-6478 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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About the Reviewer
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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