Quick answers
- Does Joanna A. Kala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joanna A. Kala 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 Joanna A. Kala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 1,642 services for Joanna A. Kala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joanna A. Kala's NPI number?
- 1568562494. 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 Joanna A. Kala, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,642 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 59 |
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 cholesterol63%
Hospitals where Joanna A. Kala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joanna A. Kala 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.
- Deckerville Community HospitalDeckerville, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231311
- Hills & Dales General HospitalCass City, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231316
- Marlette Regional HospitalMarlette, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231330
- McLaren Thumb RegionBad Axe, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231340
- Scheurer HospitalPigeon, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231310
Practice locations
Addresses where Joanna A. Kala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4675 Hill StCass City, MI 48726 (989) 912‑6275
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joanna A. Kala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hills and Dales General Hospital Inc64 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hills and Dales General Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568562494 |
| 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