Quick answers
- Does Josephine Mwachande accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Josephine Mwachande 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 Josephine Mwachande see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 180 Original Medicare patients and 578 services for Josephine Mwachande. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Josephine Mwachande's NPI number?
- 1073184206. 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 Josephine Mwachande, 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 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 578 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)412 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)85 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)33 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)32 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety74%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia73%
- High cholesterol72%
- Diabetes42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Josephine Mwachande is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8398 Mississippi St, Fl 2Merrillville, IN 46410 (855) 743‑2247
- 9894 E 121st StFishers, IN 46037 (317) 621‑6060
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Josephine Mwachande as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Physicians of Indiana Inc1,565 clinicians in the group
- Extended Care Specialists, Inc312 clinicians in the group
- Westview Delivery System Inc14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Physicians of Indiana Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073184206 |
| 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