Quick answers
- Does Joshua C. Luginbuhl accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua C. Luginbuhl 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 C. Luginbuhl see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 250 Original Medicare patients and 779 services for Joshua C. Luginbuhl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua C. Luginbuhl's NPI number?
- 1174052906. 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 C. Luginbuhl, 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 | 250 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 779 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)194 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)123 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)25 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure70%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Joshua C. Luginbuhl works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua C. Luginbuhl 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.
- Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390100
- Penn State Health Lancaster Medical CenterLancaster, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390339
- Penn State Health St. JosephReading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390096
- UPMC LititzLititz, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390068
- WellSpan Ephrata Community HospitalEphrata, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390225
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua C. Luginbuhl is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 175 Martin Ave, Suite 315Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 733‑9200
- 231 Granite Run DrLancaster, PA 17601 (717) 560‑4200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua C. Luginbuhl as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lancaster Orthopedic Group, Inc.74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Ephrata
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ephrata, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lancaster Orthopedic Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Drexel University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174052906 |
| 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