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Orthopedic Surgery

Joel R. Hoekema, MD

Works at hospitals in Anacortes, WA · Friday Harbor, WA · Bellingham, WA … · Washington

Summary

Dr. Joel R. Hoekema, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2901 Sqaulicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 788-9373. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel R. Hoekema had 440 Original Medicare patients and 2,241 services. NPI 1770508509. 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 Joel R. Hoekema, 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 Joel R. Hoekema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel R. Hoekema 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 R. Hoekema see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 440 Original Medicare patients and 2,241 services for Joel R. Hoekema. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel R. Hoekema's NPI number?
1770508509. 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 R. Hoekema, 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 patients440
Services billed to Medicare2,241
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,560 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)139 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)124 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)114 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)92 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Diabetes20%
  • Depression20%

Hospitals where Joel R. Hoekema works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel R. Hoekema 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel R. Hoekema is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel R. Hoekema as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • PeaceHealth298 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Bellingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellingham, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in PeaceHealth

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770508509
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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