Quick answers
- Does Joel S. Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel S. Gonzalez 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 S. Gonzalez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 1,585 services for Joel S. Gonzalez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel S. Gonzalez's NPI number?
- 1609252428. 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 S. Gonzalez, 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,585 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)540 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)420 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)335 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)136 services
- Therapy procedure in a group setting (97150)115 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%
- Arthritis74%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel S. Gonzalez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12371 Hwy 90, Suite DLuling, LA 70070 (985) 331‑1001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel S. Gonzalez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- River Region Rehab LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other physical therapists in Luling
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Luling, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in River Region Rehab LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609252428 |
| 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