Quick answers
- Does Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia 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 Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 567 Original Medicare patients and 901 services for Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia's NPI number?
- 1962643452. 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 Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia, 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 | 567 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 901 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)403 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only (93042)276 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)89 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)81 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Heart failure57%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Diabetes50%
Hospitals where Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia 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.
- AMITA Health Resurrection Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140117
- Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140007
Practice locations
Addresses where Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2100 Glenwood AveJoliet, IL 60435 (815) 725‑2121
- 7435 W Talcott AveChicago, IL 60631 (773) 774‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer N. Smith-Garcia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dupage Medical Group Ltd1,322 clinicians in the group
- Cepamerica Illinois LLP499 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Joliet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joliet, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dupage Medical Group Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962643452 |
| 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