Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Garlinghouse accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Garlinghouse 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 M. Garlinghouse see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 20 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Joseph M. Garlinghouse. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Garlinghouse's NPI number?
- 1649219932. 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 M. Garlinghouse, 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)43 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%
Hospitals where Joseph M. Garlinghouse works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Garlinghouse 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.
- Chippewa County War Memorial HospitalSault Ste Marie, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230239
- Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health CenterSaint Ignace, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231306
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Garlinghouse is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 146 E Spruce StSault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 (906) 253‑0113
- 333 Magazine StSault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 (906) 259‑9929
- 333 Magazine St, Suite 101Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632‑5945
- 33896 S Townline Rd, Mymichigan Primary Care DrummondDrummond Island, MI 49726 (906) 493‑5221
- 391 E MCedarville, MI 49719 (906) 484‑2295
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Garlinghouse as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MyMichigan Medical Center Sault102 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Sault Sainte Marie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sault Sainte Marie, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MyMichigan Medical Center Sault
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649219932 |
| 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