Quick answers
- Does Joseph Altongy accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Altongy may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph Altongy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 227 Original Medicare patients and 733 services for Joseph Altongy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph Altongy's NPI number?
- 1053367417. 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 Joseph Altongy, 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 | 227 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 733 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)200 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)111 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)43 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety24%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Altongy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PO Box, Suite 3828Bluffton, SC 29910
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Bluffton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bluffton, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053367417 |
| 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
- 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