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Orthopedic Surgery

Joshua T. Carothers, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Fe, NM · Taos, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Joshua T. Carothers, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2968 Rodeo Park Dr W, 150 CHRISTUS St Vincent, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: (505) 982-5014. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua T. Carothers had 455 Original Medicare patients and 1,341 services. NPI 1407020597. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua T. Carothers, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua T. Carothers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua T. Carothers 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 T. Carothers see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 455 Original Medicare patients and 1,341 services for Joshua T. Carothers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua T. Carothers's NPI number?
1407020597. 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 T. Carothers, 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 patients455
Services billed to Medicare1,341
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)252 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)221 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)204 services
  4. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)154 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)106 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 pressure57%
  • Diabetes22%
  • Depression22%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Joshua T. Carothers works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua T. Carothers 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua T. Carothers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua T. Carothers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • St Vincent Hospital310 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Fe

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Fe, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in St Vincent Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407020597
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians