Quick answers
- Does John-Baptist N. Mugema accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John-Baptist N. Mugema 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 John-Baptist N. Mugema see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 378 Original Medicare patients and 1,870 services for John-Baptist N. Mugema. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John-Baptist N. Mugema's NPI number?
- 1467454892. 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 John-Baptist N. Mugema, 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 | 378 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,870 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)542 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)333 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)223 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)160 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)134 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where John-Baptist N. Mugema is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6515 Panama Ln, Suite 106Bakersfield, CA 93313 (661) 735‑3041
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John-Baptist N. Mugema as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- San Joaquin Valley Health Group Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in San Joaquin Valley Health Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467454892 |
| 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