Quick answers
- Does Joshua A. Barber accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua A. Barber 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 A. Barber see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 3,437 services for Joshua A. Barber. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua A. Barber's NPI number?
- 1245646736. 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 A. Barber, 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 | 281 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,437 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)255 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)137 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)103 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)73 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Joshua A. Barber works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua A. Barber 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.
- Buchanan County Health CenterIndependence, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161335
- Compass Memorial HealthcareMarengo, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161317
- Jones Regional Medical CenterAnamosa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161306
- Mercy Medical Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160079
- St Lukes HospitalCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160045
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua A. Barber is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1130 S Scott BlvdIowa City, IA 52240 (319) 354‑2429
- 1130 S Scott Blvd, Suite 1Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 354‑2429
- 202 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 247‑3010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua A. Barber as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Progressive Rehabilitation Associates LLC287 clinicians in the group
- Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC135 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Iowa City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Progressive Rehabilitation Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245646736 |
| 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