Quick answers
- Does Joseph B. Villanueva accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph B. Villanueva 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 B. Villanueva see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 349 Original Medicare patients and 1,029 services for Joseph B. Villanueva. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph B. Villanueva's NPI number?
- 1376831982. 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 B. Villanueva, 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 | 349 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,029 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)493 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)245 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)174 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)59 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)30 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Heart failure51%
Hospitals where Joseph B. Villanueva works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph B. Villanueva 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.
- McLeod Loris HospitalLoris, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 420105
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph B. Villanueva is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3655 Mitchell StLoris, SC 29569 (843) 716‑7111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph B. Villanueva as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLeod Loris Seacoast Hospital61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Loris
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Loris, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLeod Loris Seacoast Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376831982 |
| 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