Quick answers
- Does Joseph C. Battista accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph C. Battista 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 C. Battista see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 115 services for Joseph C. Battista. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph C. Battista's NPI number?
- 1316908874. 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 C. Battista, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 115 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)21 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)14 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)13 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%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph C. Battista is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6200 W Bluemound RdMilwaukee, WI 53213 (414) 771‑5600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph C. Battista as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wisconsin Health Fund28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Milwaukee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milwaukee, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wisconsin Health Fund
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316908874 |
| 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