Quick answers
- Does Charles Bush Joseph accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles Bush Joseph 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 Charles Bush Joseph see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 293 Original Medicare patients and 7,563 services for Charles Bush Joseph. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles Bush Joseph's NPI number?
- 1821077736. 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 Charles Bush Joseph, 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 | 293 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,563 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,400 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,120 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)148 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)116 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)114 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).
- Arthritis73%
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure62%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Osteoporosis17%
- Diabetes16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles Bush Joseph is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1611 W Harrison St, Suite 400Chicago, IL 60612 (877) 632‑6637
- 9601 Calumet AveMunster, IN 46321 (877) 632‑6637
- 963 N 129th Infantry DrJoliet, IL 60435 (877) 632‑6637
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles Bush Joseph as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthomidwest, PLLC547 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthomidwest, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821077736 |
| 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