Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Burke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Burke 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 W. Burke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,336 Original Medicare patients and 3,342 services for Joseph W. Burke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Burke's NPI number?
- 1346244720. 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 W. Burke, 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 | 2,336 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,342 |
| Different services or procedures | 144 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)407 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)349 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)230 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)208 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)137 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Anxiety41%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Joseph W. Burke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. Burke 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.
- Penn State Health St. JosephReading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390096
- Pottstown HospitalPottstown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390123
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Burke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1020 Grings Hill RdReading, PA 19608
- 1320 Broadcasting RdWyomissing, PA 19610
- 2 Hearthstone CtReading, PA 19606 (484) 628‑3550
- 2603 Keiser BlvdWyomissing, PA 19610 (484) 628‑3108
- 2603 Keiser Blvd, Suite 104Wyomissing, PA 19610 (484) 628‑5673
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Burke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tower Health Medical Group584 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Reading
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reading, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tower Health Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346244720 |
| 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