Quick answers
- Does Joseph S. Briskie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph S. Briskie 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 S. Briskie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,603 Original Medicare patients and 5,198 services for Joseph S. Briskie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph S. Briskie's NPI number?
- 1548248396. 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 S. Briskie, 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 | 1,603 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,198 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)791 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)767 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)511 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)438 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)282 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%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes36%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
Hospitals where Joseph S. Briskie works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph S. Briskie 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 Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390270
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - HazletonHazleton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390185
- Wilkes-Barre General HospitalWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390137
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph S. Briskie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 667 S River St, Suite 201Plains, PA 18705 (570) 823‑1111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph S. Briskie as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Cardiology Associates LLP6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Pennsylvania →
Other cardiologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeastern Pennsylvania Cardiology Associates LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548248396 |
| 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