Quick answers
- Does Jacob J. Vandersteenhoven accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jacob J. Vandersteenhoven 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 J. Vandersteenhoven see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 570 Original Medicare patients and 1,335 services for Jacob J. Vandersteenhoven. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jacob J. Vandersteenhoven's NPI number?
- 1770554396. 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 J. Vandersteenhoven, 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 | 570 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,335 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)626 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)176 services
- Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique (88108)129 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)79 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)67 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%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jacob J. Vandersteenhoven is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 936‑8146
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jacob J. Vandersteenhoven as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pathology Associates of Lexington PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pathology Associates of Lexington PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770554396 |
| 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
- 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