Quick answers
- Does Joel J. Shu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel J. Shu 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 J. Shu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 219 services for Joel J. Shu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel J. Shu's NPI number?
- 1750494837. 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 J. Shu, 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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 219 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)32 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)27 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)22 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)22 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (00910)12 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Joel J. Shu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel J. Shu 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.
- AdventHealth GordonCalhoun, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110023
- Emory Johns Creek HospitalJohns Creek, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110230
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel J. Shu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1364 Clifton Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30322 (404) 778‑3900
- 707 Old Dalton Ellijay RdChatsworth, GA 30705 (706) 695‑4564
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel J. Shu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emory Specialty Associates, LLC726 clinicians in the group
- Redmond Anesthesia and Pain Treatment, PC76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emory Specialty Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750494837 |
| 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