Quick answers
- Does Joshua R. Cason accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua R. Cason 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 R. Cason see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 997 services for Joshua R. Cason. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua R. Cason's NPI number?
- 1245466408. 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 R. Cason, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 997 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)779 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)78 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)77 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)18 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)12 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis69%
- Diabetes51%
- Depression48%
- Heart failure47%
Hospitals where Joshua R. Cason works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua R. Cason 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 Coushatta Health Care CenterCoushatta, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191312
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua R. Cason is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1110 Ringgold Ave, Suite BCoushatta, LA 71019 (318) 932‑2081
- 1633 Marvel StCoushatta, LA 71019 (318) 932‑9980
- 1635 Marvel StCoushatta, LA 71019
- 1635 Marvel St, P O Box 1377Coushatta, LA 71019
- 8961 Youree DrShreveport, LA 71115 (318) 671‑8772
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua R. Cason as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cornerstone Therapy and Balance Center, LLC94 clinicians in the group
- CHRISTUS Health Central Louisiana45 clinicians in the group
- Wyche T. Coleman, M.D., Limited3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cornerstone Therapy and Balance Center, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245466408 |
| 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