Quick answers
- Does Gary B. Western Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary B. Western Jr. 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 Gary B. Western Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 398 Original Medicare patients and 4,102 services for Gary B. Western Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary B. Western Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1457462558. 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 Gary B. Western Jr., 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 | 398 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,102 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,040 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)268 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)236 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)207 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)136 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%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Gary B. Western Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary B. Western Jr. 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.
- Hillsboro Area HospitalHillsboro, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141332
- Memorial Medical CenterSpringfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140148
- St Johns HospitalSpringfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140053
- Taylorville Memorial HospitalTaylorville, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141339
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary B. Western Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 800 N 1st StSpringfield, IL 62702 (217) 528‑7541
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary B. Western Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Springfield Clinic, LLP687 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other sports medicine doctors in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Springfield Clinic, LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457462558 |
| 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