Quick answers
- Does Joshua Chern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Chern 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 Joshua Chern see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,329 Original Medicare patients and 3,639 services for Joshua Chern. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua Chern's NPI number?
- 1558689430. 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 Joshua Chern, 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 | 2,329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,639 |
| Different services or procedures | 234 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)603 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)331 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)259 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)106 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)85 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety35%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Joshua Chern works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Chern 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.
- Penn Highlands BrookvilleBrookville, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391312
- Penn Highlands DuboisDubois, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390086
- Penn Highlands ElkSaint Marys, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391315
- Penn Highlands HuntingdonHuntingdon, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390056
- Penn Highlands TyroneTyrone, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391307
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua Chern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Hospital AveDu Bois, PA 15801
- 100 Hospital RdBrookville, PA 15825 (814) 849‑1892
- 1225 Warm Springs AveHuntingdon, PA 16652 (814) 643‑8623
- 187 Hospital DrTyrone, PA 16686 (814) 684‑1255
- 239 Colonnade BlvdState College, PA 16803 (814) 375‑3261
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Chern as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dubois Regional Medical Center416 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Du Bois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Du Bois, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dubois Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558689430 |
| 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