Quick answers
- Does Joel C. Klena accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel C. Klena 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 Joel C. Klena see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 221 Original Medicare patients and 529 services for Joel C. Klena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel C. Klena's NPI number?
- 1518926898. 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 Joel C. Klena, 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 | 221 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 529 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)70 services
- Incision of tendon covering of finger (26055)47 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)34 services
- Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers (25447)32 services
- Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope (29848)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%
- Arthritis68%
- High blood pressure67%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Joel C. Klena works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel C. Klena 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.
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390006
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel C. Klena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822
- 4200 Hospital RdCoal Township, PA 17866 (570) 644‑4200
- 4203 Hospital RdCoal Township, PA 17866 (570) 648‑4010
- 4203 Hospital Rd, Suite 150723Coal Township, PA 17866 (570) 648‑4010
- 620 University AveSelinsgrove, PA 17870 (570) 372‑0536
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel C. Klena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other hand surgeons in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518926898 |
| 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