Quick answers
- Does John R. Prahinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Prahinski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does John R. Prahinski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 819 Original Medicare patients and 7,566 services for John R. Prahinski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John R. Prahinski's NPI number?
- 1003841008. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for John R. Prahinski, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 819 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,566 |
| Different services or procedures | 120 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)4,220 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)691 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)487 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)301 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)209 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where John R. Prahinski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. Prahinski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bedford Memorial HospitalBedford, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490088
- Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen HospitalLynchburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490021
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John R. Prahinski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthovirginia Inc567 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lynchburg, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthovirginia Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003841008 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians