Quick answers
- Does Michael J. Failing accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. Failing 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 Michael J. Failing see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 2,156 services for Michael J. Failing. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael J. Failing's NPI number?
- 1487613006. 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 Michael J. Failing, 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,156 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,515 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)59 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael J. Failing is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Oxford Rd, Suite 200New Hartford, NY 13413 (315) 824‑1250
- 85 College StHamilton, NY 13346 (315) 824‑1250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Failing as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- College St Orthopedics12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in New Hartford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Hartford, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in College St Orthopedics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487613006 |
| 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