Quick answers
- Does Joseph J. Minissale Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Minissale 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 Joseph J. Minissale Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 307 services for Joseph J. Minissale Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph J. Minissale Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1366441354. 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 J. Minissale 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 307 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)78 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)63 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)51 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)35 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)20 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Joseph J. Minissale Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph J. Minissale Jr. 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.
- St Luke's Hospital - Carbon CampusLehighton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390335
- St Luke's Miners Memorial HospitalCoaldale, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390183
- St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph J. Minissale Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 701 Ostrum St, Suite 201Fountain Hill, PA 18015 (484) 526‑6545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Minissale Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Fountain Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fountain Hill, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366441354 |
| 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