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Medical Genetics and Genomics

Joseph H. Hersh, MD

Works at hospitals in Louisville, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Joseph H. Hersh, MD is a medical geneticist at 411 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202. Phone: (502) 559-1670. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph H. Hersh had 12 Original Medicare patients and 15 services. NPI 1376521278. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Medical geneticist (Medicare lists Medical Genetics and Genomics)
  • Address: 411 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (502) 559‑1670
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Norton Hospitals, Inc
  • Group practice: Norton Childrens Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine · graduated 1974 (52 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph H. Hersh, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph H. Hersh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph H. Hersh 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 H. Hersh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 15 services for Joseph H. Hersh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph H. Hersh's NPI number?
1376521278. 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 H. Hersh, 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 patients12
Services billed to Medicare15
Different services or procedures3
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients48

Hospitals where Joseph H. Hersh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph H. Hersh 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph H. Hersh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph H. Hersh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Norton Childrens Medical Group LLC227 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other medical geneticists in Kentucky

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Norton Childrens Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1974 (52 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376521278
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians