Quick answers
- Does Joseph Ciotola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Ciotola 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 Joseph Ciotola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,119 Original Medicare patients and 5,912 services for Joseph Ciotola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph Ciotola's NPI number?
- 1497750624. 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 Joseph Ciotola, 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 | 1,119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,912 |
| Different services or procedures | 98 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,754 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)831 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)816 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)393 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)248 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Joseph Ciotola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Ciotola 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.
- Mercy Medical Center IncBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210008
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210009
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Ciotola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11110 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742
- 12 Newport Dr, Suite AForest Hill, MD 21050
- 187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 6Frederick, MD 21702
- 301 Saint Paul St, Lbby LevelBaltimore, MD 21202 (410) 539‑2227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Ciotola as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meritus Medical Center Inc743 clinicians in the group
- Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group
- St Paul Place Specialists, Inc.336 clinicians in the group
- Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc334 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hagerstown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hagerstown, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meritus Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497750624 |
| 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