Quick answers
- Does Michael J. Wassel Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. Wassel Jr. 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 Michael J. Wassel Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,301 Original Medicare patients and 5,698 services for Michael J. Wassel Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael J. Wassel Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356338479. 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 Michael J. Wassel Jr., 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 | 1,301 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,698 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,416 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,371 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)683 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)419 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)281 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael J. Wassel Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 100Allentown, PA 18103 (610) 437‑4134
- 236 Brodhead RdBethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 437‑4134
- 700 Schuylkill Manor Rd, Suite 5Pottsville, PA 17901 (570) 622‑6804
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Wassel Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Dermatology Associates, Ltd.18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Allentown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Dermatology Associates, Ltd.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356338479 |
| 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