Quick answers
- Does Joshua D. North accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. North 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 Joshua D. North see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 338 Original Medicare patients and 2,095 services for Joshua D. North. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua D. North's NPI number?
- 1144411760. 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 Joshua D. North, 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 | 338 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,095 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)684 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)281 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)184 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)118 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)110 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 disease33%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Joshua D. North works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua D. North 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.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
- Golden Plains Community HospitalBorger, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451369
- Hereford Regional Medical CenterHereford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450155
- Parmer County Community HospitalFriona, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451300
- Quail Creek Surgical HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450875
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua D. North is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Medical DrBorger, TX 79007 (806) 467‑5707
- 1100 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 (806) 468‑9700
- 50 Medical PlzBorger, TX 79007 (806) 467‑5350
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. North as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amarillo Bone and Joint Clinic PLLC15 clinicians in the group
- GPCH LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amarillo Bone and Joint Clinic PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144411760 |
| 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