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Interventional Radiology

Ezell Askew Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Lodi, CA · San Andreas, CA · Jackson, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Ezell Askew Jr., MD is an interventional radiologist at 221 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901. Phone: (831) 318-0010. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ezell Askew Jr. had 417 Original Medicare patients and 26,622 services. NPI 1699760769. 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 Ezell Askew Jr., 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 Ezell Askew Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ezell Askew Jr. 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 Ezell Askew Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 417 Original Medicare patients and 26,622 services for Ezell Askew Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ezell Askew Jr.'s NPI number?
1699760769. 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 Ezell Askew Jr., 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 patients417
Services billed to Medicare26,622
Different services or procedures130
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg (J3010)10,520 services
  2. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)6,347 services
  3. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,294 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,068 services
  5. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes (99153)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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Depression29%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Ezell Askew Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ezell Askew Jr. 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 Lodi MemorialLodi, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050336
  • Mark Twain Medical CenterSan Andreas, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 051332
  • Sutter Amador HospitalJackson, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050014

Practice locations

Addresses where Ezell Askew Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ezell Askew Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Monterey Bay Vascular Inc3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other interventional radiologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Monterey Bay Vascular Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699760769
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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