Quick answers
- Does Joseph B. Taiwo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph B. Taiwo 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 Joseph B. Taiwo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 711 Original Medicare patients and 1,244 services for Joseph B. Taiwo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph B. Taiwo's NPI number?
- 1174796254. 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 Joseph B. Taiwo, 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 | 711 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,244 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)445 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)398 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)193 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)120 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)22 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes45%
- Anxiety43%
Hospitals where Joseph B. Taiwo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph B. Taiwo 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.
- CHRISTUS St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450801
- Lake Granbury Medical CenterGranbury, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450596
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450029
- Medical City DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450634
- Paris Regional Medical CenterParis, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450196
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph B. Taiwo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1310 Paluxy RdGranbury, TX 76048 (817) 573‑2273
- 1612 S Henderson BlvdKilgore, TX 75662 (903) 984‑2492
- 1700 E Saunders StLaredo, TX 78041 (956) 796‑5000
- 2600 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614‑1000
- 5309 E US Hwy 377Granbury, TX 76049 (817) 573‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph B. Taiwo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians PLLC207 clinicians in the group
- Lake Granbury Hospital-Based Professional Services66 clinicians in the group
- Union Emergency Physicians PLLC65 clinicians in the group
- Laredo Emergency Medicine Associates PA46 clinicians in the group
- Brazos Emergency Medicine Associates PA22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Granbury
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Granbury, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174796254 |
| 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