Quick answers
- Does Joseph O. Muscat Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph O. Muscat Iv 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 O. Muscat Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 397 Original Medicare patients and 3,536 services for Joseph O. Muscat Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph O. Muscat Iv's NPI number?
- 1497743835. 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 O. Muscat Iv, 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 | 397 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,536 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,078 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)679 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7323)666 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)355 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)153 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes29%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
Hospitals where Joseph O. Muscat Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph O. Muscat Iv 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.
- Memorial Hermann Northeast HospitalHumble, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450684
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph O. Muscat Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18411 W Lake Houston Pkwy, 550 Orthopedics AtascocitaHumble, TX 77346 (713) 486‑7400
- 300 Kingwood Medical DrKingwood, TX 77339 (281) 312‑4000
- 6410 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
- 8810 Hwy 6, Suite 100Missouri City, TX 77459 (713) 486‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph O. Muscat Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Humble
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Humble, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497743835 |
| 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