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Gastroenterology

Joseph M. Bresnahan, MD

Works at hospitals in Maywood, IL · Berwyn, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Joseph M. Bresnahan, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. Phone: (708) 216-8372. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph M. Bresnahan had 373 Original Medicare patients and 742 services. NPI 1710925532. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (708) 216‑8372
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Loyola University Medical Center, MacNeal Hospital
  • Group practice: Loyola University Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph M. Bresnahan, 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 M. Bresnahan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Bresnahan 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. Bresnahan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 373 Original Medicare patients and 742 services for Joseph M. Bresnahan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph M. Bresnahan's NPI number?
1710925532. 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. Bresnahan, 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 patients373
Services billed to Medicare742
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)140 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)99 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)54 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)52 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Joseph M. Bresnahan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Bresnahan 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.

  • Loyola University Medical CenterMaywood, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140276
  • MacNeal HospitalBerwyn, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140054

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Bresnahan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Loyola University Medical Center953 clinicians in the group
  • Loyola Medical Group LLC127 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Maywood

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

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Other clinicians in Loyola University Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710925532
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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