Quick answers
- Does Joshua J. Summers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua J. Summers 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 Joshua J. Summers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 185 Original Medicare patients and 762 services for Joshua J. Summers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua J. Summers's NPI number?
- 1477848851. 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 Joshua J. Summers, 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 | 185 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 762 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)178 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)45 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)44 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)26 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 cholesterol66%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Atrial fibrillation37%
Hospitals where Joshua J. Summers works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua J. Summers 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.
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical CenterIdaho Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130018
- Mountain View HospitalIdaho Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130065
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua J. Summers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3200 Channing Way, Suite A206Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 529‑2230
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Summers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Steele Lake Specialty PLLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Idaho Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho Falls, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Steele Lake Specialty PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477848851 |
| 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