Quick answers
- Does Joel T. Littles accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel T. Littles 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. Littles see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 532 Original Medicare patients and 607 services for Joel T. Littles. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel T. Littles's NPI number?
- 1033190780. 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. Littles, 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 | 532 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 607 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)263 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)31 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)23 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)21 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)16 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Joel T. Littles works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel T. Littles 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.
- Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450056
- Ascension Seton NorthwestAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450867
- Ascension Seton WilliamsonRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670041
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TXAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 450124
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel T. Littles is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 324‑1000
- 2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑5000
- 720 Malcolm BlvdValdese, NC 28690 (828) 874‑2251
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel T. Littles as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA2,752 clinicians in the group
- Morganton Anesthesia Partners, PLLC50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033190780 |
| 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