Quick answers
- Does Oakland Gaerke accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Oakland Gaerke may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Oakland Gaerke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 258 Original Medicare patients and 2,595 services for Oakland Gaerke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Oakland Gaerke's NPI number?
- 1932203379. 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 Oakland Gaerke, 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 | 258 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,595 |
| Different services or procedures | 1 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)2,595 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Oakland Gaerke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1085 N Main St, Suite ABluffton, IN 46714 (260) 353‑1400
- 1501 N Walnut StHartford City, IN 47348 (765) 329‑5044
- 360 N Main St, Suite ABluffton, IN 46714
- 609 N Charles StPortland, IN 47371 (260) 726‑3065
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Oakland Gaerke as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Clear Chiropractic Indiana LLC4 clinicians in the group
- Clear Chiropractic Granger LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Bluffton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bluffton, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Clear Chiropractic Indiana LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic college | Logan College Of Chiropractic |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932203379 |
| 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