Quick answers
- Does Joel Pena Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel Pena Jr. 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 Joel Pena Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 410 services for Joel Pena Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel Pena Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1588653455. 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 Joel Pena Jr., 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 410 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)301 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)54 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)24 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%
- Diabetes49%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Asthma22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel Pena Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1207 Brooklyn AveSan Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 229‑9100
- 1310 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 757‑2200
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- General Practicealso
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588653455 |
| 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
- 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