Quick answers
- Does Gerald B. Belopolsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald B. Belopolsky 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 Gerald B. Belopolsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 278 Original Medicare patients and 839 services for Gerald B. Belopolsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerald B. Belopolsky's NPI number?
- 1861473621. 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 Gerald B. Belopolsky, 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 | 278 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 839 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)140 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)119 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)75 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)61 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 disease59%
- COPD55%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Gerald B. Belopolsky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald B. Belopolsky 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.
- Baxter HealthMountain Home, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040027
- UPMC AltoonaAltoona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390073
- UPMC Bedford MemorialEverett, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390117
- UPMC SomersetSomerset, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390039
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald B. Belopolsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1400 9th AveAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 941‑8811
- 1414 9th Ave, Blair Medical AssocsAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 946‑1655
- 620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601
- 620 Howard Ave, Suite 3fAltoona, PA 16601 (814) 889‑7500
- 620 Howard Ave, Suite 7Altoona, PA 16601 (814) 889‑2328
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald B. Belopolsky as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.187 clinicians in the group
- Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc59 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Altoona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Altoona, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861473621 |
| 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