Quick answers
- Does Joshua O. Podjasek accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua O. Podjasek 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 O. Podjasek see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,215 Original Medicare patients and 14,034 services for Joshua O. Podjasek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua O. Podjasek's NPI number?
- 1245496850. 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 O. Podjasek, 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 | 3,215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,034 |
| Different services or procedures | 86 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,526 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,293 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,271 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)1,025 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)916 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes21%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua O. Podjasek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8110 Cass AveDarien, IL 60561 (630) 920‑1900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua O. Podjasek as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Dermatology and Vein Clinic LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Dermatology and Vein Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245496850 |
| 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
- 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