Quick answers
- Does Jennifer M. Milchak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer M. Milchak 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 Jennifer M. Milchak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for Jennifer M. Milchak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jennifer M. Milchak's NPI number?
- 1558119214. 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 Jennifer M. Milchak, 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 159 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)36 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)28 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)11 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety19%
- Depression18%
Hospitals where Jennifer M. Milchak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer M. Milchak 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.
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Jennifer M. Milchak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2421 Laporte AveValparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462‑6192
- 425 Sand Creek Dr, Suite CChesterton, IN 46304
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer M. Milchak as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
- Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc186 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Valparaiso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valparaiso, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558119214 |
| 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