Quick answers
- Does Joseph D. Fountain accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph D. Fountain 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 D. Fountain see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 412 Original Medicare patients and 3,155 services for Joseph D. Fountain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph D. Fountain's NPI number?
- 1225042864. 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 D. Fountain, 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 | 412 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,155 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)606 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)597 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)242 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)235 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)233 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Joseph D. Fountain works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph D. Fountain 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.
- Baptist HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100093
- HCA Florida West HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100231
- Jay HospitalJay, FL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 101315
- Sacred Heart HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100025
- Santa Rosa Medical CenterMilton, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100124
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph D. Fountain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5907 Berryhill RdMilton, FL 32570 (850) 623‑9787
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph D. Fountain as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gulf Coast Physician Partners5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Milton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milton, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gulf Coast Physician Partners
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225042864 |
| 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