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Orthopedic Surgery

Joshua M. Romero

Works at hospitals in Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Joshua M. Romero is an orthopedic surgeon at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua M. Romero had 87 Original Medicare patients and 3,165 services. NPI 1487217436. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 · Directions
  • Phone: (507) 284‑2511
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic
  • Medical school: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine · graduated 2019 (7 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua M. Romero, 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 M. Romero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua M. Romero 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 M. Romero see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 3,165 services for Joshua M. Romero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua M. Romero's NPI number?
1487217436. 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 M. Romero, 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 patients87
Services billed to Medicare3,165
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,840 services
  2. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)69 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • High cholesterol59%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Depression26%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%

Hospitals where Joshua M. Romero works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua M. Romero 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 M. Romero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic

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

Clinician information

Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487217436
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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