Quick answers
- Does Joaquin A. Lizaola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joaquin A. Lizaola 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 Joaquin A. Lizaola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 137 services for Joaquin A. Lizaola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joaquin A. Lizaola's NPI number?
- 1821661182. 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 Joaquin A. Lizaola, 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 137 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)73 services
- Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity (99496)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)17 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure75%
- Atrial fibrillation75%
- Chronic kidney disease73%
Hospitals where Joaquin A. Lizaola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joaquin A. Lizaola 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.
- St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500151
- St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500021
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
Practice locations
Addresses where Joaquin A. Lizaola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11315 Bridgeport Way SWLakewood, WA 98499 (253) 426‑6341
- 11511 Canterwood BlvdGig Harbor, WA 98332
- 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 100Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (253) 627‑1244
- 11567 Canterwood Blvd NWGig Harbor, WA 98332 (253) 426‑6341
- 1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 426‑6341
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joaquin A. Lizaola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Lakewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakewood, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821661182 |
| 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