Quick answers
- Does Jem Yelkovan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jem Yelkovan 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 Jem Yelkovan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 272 services for Jem Yelkovan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jem Yelkovan's NPI number?
- 1588602148. 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 Jem Yelkovan, 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 272 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)143 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)86 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)19 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)13 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Anxiety47%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Jem Yelkovan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jem Yelkovan 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.
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
- Longview Regional Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450702
- The Corpus Christi Medical CenterCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450788
Practice locations
Addresses where Jem Yelkovan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 E Saunders StLaredo, TX 78041 (956) 815‑4470
- 2801 Cuatro Vientos RdLaredo, TX 78046 (956) 229‑6100
- 2901 Jaime Zapata Memorial HwyLaredo, TX 78043 (956) 523‑2000
- 400 Enterprise Blvd, (corpus Christi Medical Center)Rockport, TX 78382 (361) 529‑9400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jem Yelkovan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Medicine Services of TX, PLLC400 clinicians in the group
- Webb Emergency Medicine Associates PA42 clinicians in the group
- McAdams Emergency Medicine Associates, PA41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Medicine Services of TX, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588602148 |
| 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