Quick answers
- Does Joseph L. Vanderlinden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph L. Vanderlinden 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 L. Vanderlinden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 233 services for Joseph L. Vanderlinden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph L. Vanderlinden's NPI number?
- 1336162676. 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 L. Vanderlinden, 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 233 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)61 services
- Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc (22558)60 services
- Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc (22585)38 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)28 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression35%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Joseph L. Vanderlinden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph L. Vanderlinden 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.
- Huntington HospitalPasadena, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050438
- Riverside Community HospitalRiverside, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050022
- St Bernardine Medical CenterSan Bernardino, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050129
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph L. Vanderlinden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3033 W Orange AveAnaheim, CA 92804 (909) 881‑7200
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Anaheim
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anaheim, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336162676 |
| 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