Quick answers
- Does Joseph L. Verzal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph L. Verzal 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 Joseph L. Verzal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 851 services for Joseph L. Verzal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph L. Verzal's NPI number?
- 1205873171. 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 L. Verzal, 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 851 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)540 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)66 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)61 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)52 services
- Anchoring of biceps tendon (23430)23 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression34%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Joseph L. Verzal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph L. Verzal 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.
- CHI Health ImmanuelOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280081
- CHI Health LakesideOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280130
- CHI Health Mercy Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160028
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph L. Verzal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1288 Valley View DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 328‑8800
- 16101 Evans StOmaha, NE 68116 (402) 717‑9700
- 16901 Lakeside Hills CtOmaha, NE 68130 (855) 524‑4001
- 16909 Lakeside Hills CtOmaha, NE 68130
- 6829 N 72nd St, Suite 7500Omaha, NE 68122
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph L. Verzal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alegent Creighton Clinic963 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Council Bluffs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Council Bluffs, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alegent Creighton Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205873171 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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