Quick answers
- Does Joseph L. Ragon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph L. Ragon 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 L. Ragon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 720 Original Medicare patients and 5,198 services for Joseph L. Ragon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph L. Ragon's NPI number?
- 1275501702. 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 L. Ragon, 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 | 720 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,198 |
| Different services or procedures | 110 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,720 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)552 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)310 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)308 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)292 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph L. Ragon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Garrett DrMedina, TN 38355 (731) 422‑0355
- 2859 Hwy 45 BypJackson, TN 38305 (731) 664‑1375
- 2863 Hwy 45 BypJackson, TN 38305 (731) 664‑1375
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph L. Ragon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jackson Clinic PA165 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Medina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Medina, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jackson Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275501702 |
| 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
- 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