Quick answers
- Does Bernardo I. Yahuaca accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bernardo I. Yahuaca 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 Bernardo I. Yahuaca see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 320 Original Medicare patients and 2,605 services for Bernardo I. Yahuaca. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bernardo I. Yahuaca's NPI number?
- 1427498021. 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 Bernardo I. Yahuaca, 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 | 320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,605 |
| Different services or procedures | 85 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)739 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)468 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)350 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)168 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)163 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%
- Arthritis74%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Bernardo I. Yahuaca works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bernardo I. Yahuaca 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.
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
Practice locations
Addresses where Bernardo I. Yahuaca is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3500 Franciscan WayMichigan City, IN 46360 (219) 879‑8511
- 770 Indian Boundary Rd, Suite 202Chesterton, IN 46304 (219) 921‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bernardo I. Yahuaca as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427498021 |
| 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