Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Guentert accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Guentert 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 Paul J. Guentert see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 405 Original Medicare patients and 1,567 services for Paul J. Guentert. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Guentert's NPI number?
- 1255316782. 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 Paul J. Guentert, 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 | 405 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,567 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)431 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)223 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)221 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)221 services
- Test for exercise-induced lung stress (94618)162 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%
- COPD70%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Paul J. Guentert works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Guentert 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.
- Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
- Goshen HospitalGoshen, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150026
- Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical CenterMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150012
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - PlymouthPlymouth, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150076
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Guentert is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 611 E Douglas Rd, 401 Community PediatricsMishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 335‑6242
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Guentert as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc138 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255316782 |
| 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