Quick answers
- Does Joel T. McFarland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel T. McFarland 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 Joel T. McFarland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 310 services for Joel T. McFarland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel T. McFarland's NPI number?
- 1003889932. 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 T. McFarland, 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 310 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)26 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)26 services
- Screening mammography (77067)26 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 pressure45%
- High cholesterol43%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
- Atrial fibrillation16%
Hospitals where Joel T. McFarland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel T. McFarland 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.
- Kaiser Permanente Central HospitalSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500052
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel T. McFarland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 596‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel T. McFarland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington1,526 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003889932 |
| 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