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General Surgery

Joseph S. Kokoszka, MD

Works at hospitals in Morris, IL · Arlington Heights, IL · Peru, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Joseph S. Kokoszka, MD is a general surgeon at 150 W High St, Morris, IL 60450. Phone: (815) 942-2932. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph S. Kokoszka had 437 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services. NPI 1659478535. 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 S. Kokoszka, 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 S. Kokoszka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph S. Kokoszka 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 S. Kokoszka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 437 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services for Joseph S. Kokoszka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph S. Kokoszka's NPI number?
1659478535. 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 S. Kokoszka, 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 patients437
Services billed to Medicare1,421
Different services or procedures92
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)297 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)162 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)146 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)133 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)96 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)28%
  • Diabetes27%

Hospitals where Joseph S. Kokoszka works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph S. Kokoszka 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.

  • Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersMorris, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140101
  • Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252
  • OSF Saint Elizabeth MDL CenterPeru, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140110
  • OSF Saint Paul Medical CenterMendota, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141310

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph S. Kokoszka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Morris Hospital115 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Morris

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morris, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Morris Hospital

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659478535
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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