Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Barwatt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Barwatt 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 W. Barwatt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 12 services for Joseph W. Barwatt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Barwatt's NPI number?
- 1558890921. 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 W. Barwatt, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Hospitals where Joseph W. Barwatt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. Barwatt 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.
- Mayo Clinic Hospital RochesterRochester, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240010
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Barwatt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905 (507) 284‑2511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Barwatt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 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) | 1558890921 |
| 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