Quick answers
- Does Jacob W. Skezas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jacob W. Skezas 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 Jacob W. Skezas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 531 Original Medicare patients and 3,524 services for Jacob W. Skezas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jacob W. Skezas's NPI number?
- 1700851375. 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 Jacob W. Skezas, 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 | 531 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,524 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)990 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)882 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)521 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)262 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)133 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
- Diabetes22%
Hospitals where Jacob W. Skezas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jacob W. Skezas 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.
- Cayuga Medical Center at IthacaIthaca, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330307
- Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical CenterCortland, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330175
Practice locations
Addresses where Jacob W. Skezas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 130 Ctr WayCorning, NY 14830 (607) 936‑9971
- 1336 Cedar StElmira, NY 14904 (607) 734‑3929
- 1780 Hanshaw RdIthaca, NY 14850 (607) 257‑5858
- 2517 Vestal Pkwy EVestal, NY 13850 (607) 798‑1452
- 31 Arnot Rd, AHorseheads, NY 14845 (607) 795‑5100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jacob W. Skezas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Guthrie Medical Group PC795 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Corning
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corning, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Guthrie Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700851375 |
| 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