Quick answers
- Does Susan L. Journagan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan L. Journagan 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 Susan L. Journagan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,023 Original Medicare patients and 4,035 services for Susan L. Journagan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan L. Journagan's NPI number?
- 1598987836. 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 Susan L. Journagan, 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 | 1,023 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,035 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,168 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)637 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)465 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)340 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)271 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety19%
Hospitals where Susan L. Journagan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan L. Journagan 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.
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan L. Journagan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 390 Office CtFairview Heights, IL 62208 (618) 233‑7666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan L. Journagan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Distinctive Dermatology Ltd8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Fairview Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairview Heights, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Distinctive Dermatology Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598987836 |
| 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