Quick answers
- Does Andrew V. Wahl accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew V. Wahl 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 Andrew V. Wahl see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 273 Original Medicare patients and 1,454 services for Andrew V. Wahl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew V. Wahl's NPI number?
- 1053478479. 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 Andrew V. Wahl, 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 | 273 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,454 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)449 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)441 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)346 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)73 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)70 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Hospitals where Andrew V. Wahl works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew V. Wahl 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.
- Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140007
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew V. Wahl is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1960 Essington RdJoliet, IL 60435 (815) 436‑3555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew V. Wahl as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Andrew Wahl and Ada Paolucci2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Joliet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joliet, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Andrew Wahl and Ada Paolucci
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053478479 |
| 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