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Hospitalist

Joel A. Kardokus, MD

Works at hospitals in Chickasha, OK · Norman, OK · Oklahoma City, OK … · Oklahoma

Summary

Dr. Joel A. Kardokus, MD is a hospitalist at 3300 Healthplex Pkwy, Norman, OK 73072. Phone: (405) 515-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel A. Kardokus had 418 Original Medicare patients and 1,066 services. NPI 1164836029. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel A. Kardokus, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joel A. Kardokus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel A. Kardokus 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 Joel A. Kardokus see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 418 Original Medicare patients and 1,066 services for Joel A. Kardokus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel A. Kardokus's NPI number?
1164836029. 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 Joel A. Kardokus, 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 patients418
Services billed to Medicare1,066
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)472 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)127 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)119 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)103 services
  5. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)96 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Ischemic heart disease56%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Chronic kidney disease45%

Hospitals where Joel A. Kardokus works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel A. Kardokus 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.

  • Grady Memorial HospitalChickasha, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370054
  • Norman RegionalNorman, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370008
  • O U Medical CenterOklahoma City, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370093
  • Purcell Municipal HospitalPurcell, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370158

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel A. Kardokus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel A. Kardokus as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Norman Regional Providers Specialty Care142 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Norman

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norman, OK — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Norman Regional Providers Specialty Care

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164836029
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians