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Hospitalist

Joel Kalavelil, MD

Works at hospitals in Madisonville, KY · Sterling, IL · Henderson, KY … · Kentucky, Illinois, New York

Summary

Dr. Joel Kalavelil, MD is a hospitalist at 1305 N Elm St, Henderson, KY 42420. Phone: (812) 450-2240. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel Kalavelil had 91 Original Medicare patients and 134 services. NPI 1801234810. 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 Kalavelil, 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 Kalavelil accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel Kalavelil 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 Kalavelil see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 134 services for Joel Kalavelil. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel Kalavelil's NPI number?
1801234810. 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 Kalavelil, 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 patients91
Services billed to Medicare134
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)53 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)40 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)11 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%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Diabetes52%
  • Heart failure52%

Hospitals where Joel Kalavelil works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel Kalavelil 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.

  • Baptist Health Deaconess MadisonvilleMadisonville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180093
  • CGH Medical CenterSterling, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140043
  • Deaconess Henderson HospitalHenderson, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180056
  • Heartland Regional Medical CenterMarion, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140184
  • Nyack HospitalNyack, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330104

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel Kalavelil as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Deaconess Hospital, Inc.415 clinicians in the group
  • Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group Inc246 clinicians in the group
  • Cogent Medical Care PC154 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Henderson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Henderson, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Deaconess Hospital, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801234810
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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