Quick answers
- Does Joshua M. Vest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua M. Vest 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 Joshua M. Vest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 329 Original Medicare patients and 965 services for Joshua M. Vest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua M. Vest's NPI number?
- 1235461294. 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 Joshua M. Vest, 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 | 329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 965 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)200 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)130 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)53 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)41 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Joshua M. Vest works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua M. Vest 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.
- Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280003
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua M. Vest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 S 48th StLincoln, NE 68506
- 2300 S 16th St, Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE 68502 (402) 481‑1111
- 5055 A StLincoln, NE 68510
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua M. Vest as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bryan Physician Network243 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Lincoln
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bryan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235461294 |
| 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