Quick answers
- Does Joseph Nunokawa accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Nunokawa 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 Nunokawa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 5,362 services for Joseph Nunokawa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph Nunokawa's NPI number?
- 1114682366. 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 Nunokawa, 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 | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,362 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Complete ft, per square centimeter (Q4271)2,279 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)187 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)172 services
- Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less (15271)162 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)111 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol60%
- Diabetes49%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia46%
- Arthritis41%
- Heart failure39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Nunokawa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4251 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 102Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 448‑6100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Nunokawa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Waltzman Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Waltzman Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114682366 |
| 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