Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Buckwalter V accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Buckwalter V 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 A. Buckwalter V see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 250 Original Medicare patients and 486 services for Joseph A. Buckwalter V. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Buckwalter V's NPI number?
- 1952693129. 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 A. Buckwalter V, 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 | 250 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 486 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)168 services
- Release and/or relocation of hand nerve (64721)41 services
- Incision of tendon covering of finger (26055)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)24 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)21 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 pressure66%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis64%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety31%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Joseph A. Buckwalter V works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Buckwalter V 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.
- University of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160058
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Buckwalter V is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242 (319) 356‑1616
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Buckwalter V as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Hand Surgeryalso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Iowa City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State University of Iowa
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952693129 |
| 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