Quick answers
- Does John K. Brendel Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John K. Brendel Jr. 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 K. Brendel Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 946 services for John K. Brendel Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John K. Brendel Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1073596052. 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 K. Brendel Jr., 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 946 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)433 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)102 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)32 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)25 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where John K. Brendel Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2021 Cenex Dr, Unit JRice Lake, WI 54868 (715) 234‑7246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John K. Brendel Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Wisconsin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073596052 |
| 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