Quick answers
- Does Paul F. Brezinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul F. Brezinski 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 Paul F. Brezinski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 942 services for Paul F. Brezinski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul F. Brezinski's NPI number?
- 1962513804. 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 Paul F. Brezinski, 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 942 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)296 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)124 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)122 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)106 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)66 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul F. Brezinski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 317 E Dundee RdPalatine, IL 60074 (847) 359‑5550
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Palatine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palatine, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962513804 |
| 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