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Dermatology

Joseph F. Sobanko, MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Joseph F. Sobanko, MD is a dermatologist at 3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: (215) 893-2600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph F. Sobanko had 401 Original Medicare patients and 1,698 services. NPI 1609033562. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph F. Sobanko, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph F. Sobanko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Sobanko 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 Joseph F. Sobanko see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 401 Original Medicare patients and 1,698 services for Joseph F. Sobanko. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph F. Sobanko's NPI number?
1609033562. 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 Joseph F. Sobanko, 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 patients401
Services billed to Medicare1,698
Different services or procedures89
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)291 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)173 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)81 services
  5. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)78 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 pressure67%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)22%
  • Diabetes21%

Hospitals where Joseph F. Sobanko works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph F. Sobanko 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph F. Sobanko is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph F. Sobanko as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Penn - Medical Group3,505 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Penn - Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609033562
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians