Quick answers
- Does John W. Stirton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Stirton 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 John W. Stirton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 560 Original Medicare patients and 26,926 services for John W. Stirton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John W. Stirton's NPI number?
- 1851598429. 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 John W. Stirton, 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 | 560 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 26,926 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)23,280 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,440 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)380 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)352 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)217 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where John W. Stirton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Stirton 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.
- Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140002
- Carlinville Area HospitalCarlinville, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141347
- Community Hospital of StauntonStaunton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141306
- Jersey Community HospitalJerseyville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140059
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
Practice locations
Addresses where John W. Stirton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Memorial DrAlton, IL 62002 (618) 463‑7240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John W. Stirton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Heights Medical Group SC444 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Heights Medical Group SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851598429 |
| 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