Quick answers
- Does Joel D. Pickett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel D. Pickett 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 D. Pickett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 506 Original Medicare patients and 1,655 services for Joel D. Pickett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel D. Pickett's NPI number?
- 1023019445. 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 D. Pickett, 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 | 506 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,655 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)219 services
- X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (72050)135 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)109 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)109 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Joel D. Pickett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel D. Pickett 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.
- Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
- Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010131
- Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
- Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010005
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel D. Pickett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 Governors Dr SW, Fl 1Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 533‑1600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel D. Pickett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center32 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023019445 |
| 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