Quick answers
- Does John Podkowa Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Podkowa Jr. 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 Podkowa Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 550 Original Medicare patients and 2,681 services for John Podkowa Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John Podkowa Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1932373552. 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 Podkowa Jr., 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 | 550 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,681 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)464 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)405 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)376 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)327 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)264 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where John Podkowa Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Podkowa Jr. 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.
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
- Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220074
Practice locations
Addresses where John Podkowa Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 973‑5919
- 363 Highland AveFall River, MA 02720 (508) 973‑5919
- 370 Faunce Corner RdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747 (508) 973‑9050
- 49 State RdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747
- 534 Prospect StFall River, MA 02720 (508) 973‑7766
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Podkowa Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southcoast Physicians Group Inc881 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in New Bedford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Bedford, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southcoast Physicians Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932373552 |
| 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