Quick answers
- Does Jorge Fernandez Decordova accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jorge Fernandez Decordova 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 Jorge Fernandez Decordova see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 474 Original Medicare patients and 998 services for Jorge Fernandez Decordova. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jorge Fernandez Decordova's NPI number?
- 1861487670. 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 Jorge Fernandez Decordova, 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 | 474 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 998 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)534 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)88 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)81 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)62 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)58 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis34%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)31%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jorge Fernandez Decordova is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4321 Fir StEast Chicago, IN 46312 (219) 392‑1700
- 901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑1600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jorge Fernandez Decordova as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Indiana Pathology Consultants, P.C.11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in East Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Chicago, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Indiana Pathology Consultants, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861487670 |
| 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