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General Surgery

John C. D Emilia, MD

Works at hospitals in Shiprock, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. John C. D Emilia, MD is a general surgeon at Highway 491, Shiprock, NM 87420. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John C. D Emilia had 14 Original Medicare patients and 23 services. NPI 1215907837. 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: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: Highway 491, Shiprock, NM 87420 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Northern Navajo Medical Center
  • Group practice: DHHS PHS Naihs Shiprock Hospital
  • Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John C. D Emilia, 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 John C. D Emilia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John C. D Emilia 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 John C. D Emilia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 23 services for John C. D Emilia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John C. D Emilia's NPI number?
1215907837. 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 John C. D Emilia, 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 patients14
Services billed to Medicare23
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Hospitals where John C. D Emilia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John C. D Emilia 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.

  • Northern Navajo Medical CenterShiprock, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320059

Practice locations

Addresses where John C. D Emilia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Highway 491Shiprock, NM 87420
  • P O Box, 160 Attn Business OfficeShiprock, NM 87420
  • PO Box, Suite 160Shiprock, NM 87420

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John C. D Emilia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • DHHS PHS Naihs Shiprock Hospital149 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Shiprock

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shiprock, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in DHHS PHS Naihs Shiprock Hospital

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215907837
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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