Quick answers
- Does Jerald M. Askin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jerald M. Askin 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 Jerald M. Askin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 195 Original Medicare patients and 3,069 services for Jerald M. Askin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jerald M. Askin's NPI number?
- 1417928011. 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 Jerald M. Askin, 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 | 195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)889 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint (20605)730 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)543 services
- Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface (11000)222 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)185 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jerald M. Askin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9604 Artesia Blvd, Suite 201Bellflower, CA 90706 (562) 634‑3338
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Bellflower
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellflower, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417928011 |
| 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