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Gastroenterology

Jacob H. Pickle Iv, MD

Works at hospitals in Allentown, PA · Bethlehem, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Jacob H. Pickle Iv, MD is a gastroenterologist at 3131 College Heights Blvd, Suite 1200, Allentown, PA 18104. Phone: (610) 439-8551. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jacob H. Pickle Iv had 659 Original Medicare patients and 2,303 services. NPI 1174525117. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 3131 College Heights Blvd, Suite 1200, Allentown, PA 18104 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (610) 439‑8551
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Lehigh Valley Hospital, St Lukes Hospital
  • Group practice: Avicenna Physician Services Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Hahnemann University College Of Medicine · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jacob H. Pickle Iv, 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 Jacob H. Pickle Iv accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jacob H. Pickle Iv 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 Jacob H. Pickle Iv see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 659 Original Medicare patients and 2,303 services for Jacob H. Pickle Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jacob H. Pickle Iv's NPI number?
1174525117. 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 Jacob H. Pickle Iv, 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 patients659
Services billed to Medicare2,303
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)494 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)127 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)125 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)96 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)86 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Anxiety34%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Hospitals where Jacob H. Pickle Iv works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jacob H. Pickle Iv 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.

  • Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
  • St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049

Practice locations

Addresses where Jacob H. Pickle Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jacob H. Pickle Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Avicenna Physician Services Inc15 clinicians in the group
  • Gastroenterology Associates Ltd4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Allentown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Avicenna Physician Services Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHahnemann University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174525117
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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