Quick answers
- Does Joseph J. Urash accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Urash 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 J. Urash see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,140 Original Medicare patients and 62,234 services for Joseph J. Urash. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph J. Urash's NPI number?
- 1427244862. 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 J. Urash, 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 | 1,140 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 62,234 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)57,600 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,355 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)691 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)413 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)326 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%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph J. Urash is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 935 Wyke RdShelby, NC 28150 (704) 481‑1142
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Shelby
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shelby, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427244862 |
| 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