Quick answers
- Does Kevin J. Aston accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kevin J. Aston may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kevin J. Aston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 191 services for Kevin J. Aston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin J. Aston's NPI number?
- 1457319121. 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 Kevin J. Aston, 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 191 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth (19083)36 services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)26 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)16 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)15 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 cholesterol67%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)30%
Hospitals where Kevin J. Aston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin J. Aston 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.
- Tawas St Joseph HospitalTawas City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230100
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin J. Aston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PO BoxCleveland, OH 44192
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457319121 |
| 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