Quick answers
- Does Joel F. Berman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel F. Berman 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 F. Berman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,050 Original Medicare patients and 5,916 services for Joel F. Berman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel F. Berman's NPI number?
- 1679554778. 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 F. Berman, 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 | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,916 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)1,237 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)1,231 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)933 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)691 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)631 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%
- Diabetes50%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Joel F. Berman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel F. Berman 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.
- Adventist Health and RideoutMarysville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050133
- Colusa Medical CenterColusa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050783
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel F. Berman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 284 Spruce StGridley, CA 95948 (530) 946‑5671
- 415 Alturas St, Suite 5Yuba City, CA 95991 (530) 742‑0365
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679554778 |
| 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