Chris Tobin Wetzel, M.D.
Chris Tobin Wetzel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Gettysburg, PA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Chris Tobin Wetzel, M.D. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Gettysburg, PA in group practice. Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (class of 2009), he has been practicing for over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.54/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1947dNPPES updated 2021-01-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
312 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2625
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202382.54/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.19%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.3%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
410
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
560
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,546
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $522k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Chris Tobin Wetzel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Penn State College of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 22, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Chris Tobin Wetzel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chris Tobin Wetzel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gettysburg required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chris Tobin Wetzel
Dr. Wetzel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gettysburg, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (717) 334-9535.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chris Tobin Wetzel
Practice Location
312 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2625
Mailing Address
312 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2625
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