Quick answers
- Does Stephen Kemnele accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen Kemnele 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 Stephen Kemnele see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 553 Original Medicare patients and 2,906 services for Stephen Kemnele. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen Kemnele's NPI number?
- 1992180806. 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 Stephen Kemnele, 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 | 553 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,906 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)1,120 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)341 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)256 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)229 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)180 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis60%
- Heart failure60%
Hospitals where Stephen Kemnele works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen Kemnele 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.
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140007
- Silver Cross Hospital and Medical CentersNew Lenox, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140213
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen Kemnele is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 662 Cedar Crossings Dr, Suite BNew Lenox, IL 60451 (815) 741‑6830
- 812 Campus DrJoliet, IL 60435 (815) 741‑6830
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen Kemnele as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Germane Nephrology Associates9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in New Lenox
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Lenox, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Germane Nephrology Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| 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) | 1992180806 |
| 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