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Gastroenterology

Joseph J. Andrews, MD

Works at hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Joseph J. Andrews, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA 18640. Phone: (570) 808-9800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph J. Andrews had 432 Original Medicare patients and 799 services. NPI 1932293594. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph J. Andrews, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph J. Andrews accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Andrews 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 Joseph J. Andrews see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 432 Original Medicare patients and 799 services for Joseph J. Andrews. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph J. Andrews's NPI number?
1932293594. 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 Joseph J. Andrews, 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 patients432
Services billed to Medicare799
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)106 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)98 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)82 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)71 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)52 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%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Anxiety34%

Hospitals where Joseph J. Andrews works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph J. Andrews 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph J. Andrews is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Andrews as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Pennsylvania

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932293594
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians