Quick answers
- Does Dale Mueller accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale Mueller 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 Dale Mueller see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 440 services for Dale Mueller. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale Mueller's NPI number?
- 1598799942. 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 Dale Mueller, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 440 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)73 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)37 services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)26 services
- Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (76998)26 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure53%
- Diabetes49%
- Arthritis48%
Hospitals where Dale Mueller works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dale Mueller 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center - JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100088
- Baptist Medical Center BeachesJacksonville Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100117
- HCA Florida Memorial HospitalJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100179
- HCA Florida Orange Park HospitalOrange Park, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100226
- Memorial Satilla HealthWaycross, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110003
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale Mueller is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1824 King St, Suite 200Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 384‑3343
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale Mueller as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates PA85 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598799942 |
| 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