Quick answers
- Does Bernardino M. Mendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bernardino M. Mendez 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 Bernardino M. Mendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 565 Original Medicare patients and 839 services for Bernardino M. Mendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bernardino M. Mendez's NPI number?
- 1114216363. 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 Bernardino M. Mendez, 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 | 565 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 839 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)236 services
- Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)122 services
- Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm (13101)70 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)68 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)67 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bernardino M. Mendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1124 Essington Rd, Suite AJoliet, IL 60435 (815) 744‑8554
- 1601 Lafayette Rd, Suite 100Crawfordsville, IN 47933 (765) 362‑1212
- 2500 W Higgins Rd, Suite 1040Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (815) 744‑8554
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bernardino M. Mendez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Dermatology SC148 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114216363 |
| 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