Quick answers
- Does Joshua D. Vacik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Vacik 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 Joshua D. Vacik see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 658 Original Medicare patients and 11,120 services for Joshua D. Vacik. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua D. Vacik's NPI number?
- 1770582371. 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 Joshua D. Vacik, 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 | 658 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,120 |
| Different services or procedures | 116 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)873 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)837 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)830 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)809 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)781 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Joshua D. Vacik works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua D. Vacik 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.
- Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
- North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010006
- North Alabama Shoals HospitalMuscle Shoals, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010157
- Red Bay HospitalRed Bay, AL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 011302
- Russellville HospitalRussellville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010158
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua D. Vacik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1120 S Jackson Hwy, Suite 300Sheffield, AL 35660
- 1300 S Montgomery AveSheffield, AL 35660 (256) 386‑4196
- 2735 Cloverdale RdFlorence, AL 35633 (256) 415‑4005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. Vacik as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Associates of the Shoals, P.C.24 clinicians in the group
- Helen Keller Inpatient Physician Services4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Sheffield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sheffield, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Associates of the Shoals, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 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) | 1770582371 |
| 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