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Orthopedic Surgery

Joel J. Pranckun, MD

Works at hospitals in Albemarle, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Joel J. Pranckun, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 105 Yadkin St, Suite 101, Albemarle, NC 28001. Phone: (980) 323-5425. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joel J. Pranckun had 196 Original Medicare patients and 982 services. NPI 1972949519. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 105 Yadkin St, Suite 101, Albemarle, NC 28001 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (980) 323‑5425
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Stanly Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Carolinas Physicians Network Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel J. Pranckun, 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 Joel J. Pranckun accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Joel J. Pranckun may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Joel J. Pranckun see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 982 services for Joel J. Pranckun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joel J. Pranckun's NPI number?
1972949519. 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 Joel J. Pranckun, 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 patients196
Services billed to Medicare982
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)241 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)170 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)87 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)67 services
  5. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)59 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Anxiety36%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%

Hospitals where Joel J. Pranckun works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel J. Pranckun 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.

  • Stanly Regional Medical CenterAlbemarle, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340119

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel J. Pranckun as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
  • Comprehab, Inc415 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina

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

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Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972949519
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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