Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Peters accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Peters 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 A. Peters see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 522 Original Medicare patients and 4,416 services for Joseph A. Peters. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Peters's NPI number?
- 1225058407. 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 A. Peters, 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 | 522 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,416 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)839 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)726 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)525 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)400 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)319 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%
- Anxiety38%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Joseph A. Peters works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Peters 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.
- Hardin Medical CenterSavannah, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440109
- Henderson County Community HospitalLexington, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440008
- Jackson-Madison County General HospitalJackson, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440002
- Magnolia Regional Health CenterCorinth, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250009
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Peters is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8917 Hwy 57Counce, TN 38326 (731) 689‑5232
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225058407 |
| 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