Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Novak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Novak 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 A. Novak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 569 Original Medicare patients and 2,095 services for Joseph A. Novak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Novak's NPI number?
- 1376659292. 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 A. Novak, 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 | 569 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,095 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)671 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)305 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)303 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)216 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)109 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes33%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)32%
Hospitals where Joseph A. Novak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Novak 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.
- Ascension All Saints HospitalRacine, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520096
- Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520051
- Ascension NE Wisconsin - St Elizabeth CampusAppleton, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520009
- Ascension SE Wisconsin HospitalMilwaukee, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520136
- Ascension St Francis HospitalMilwaukee, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520078
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Novak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10101 S 27th StFranklin, WI 53132 (262) 687‑6600
- 13111 N Port Washington RdMequon, WI 53097 (262) 243‑7402
- 1506 S Oneida StAppleton, WI 54915 (920) 738‑2132
- 19333 W N AveBrookfield, WI 53045 (262) 785‑2363
- 2323 N Lake DrMilwaukee, WI 53211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Novak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore Pathologists SC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Franklin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore Pathologists SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1376659292 |
| 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