Quick answers
- Does Joshua Urteaga accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Urteaga 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 Urteaga see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 1,254 services for Joshua Urteaga. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua Urteaga's NPI number?
- 1518346667. 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 Urteaga, 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 | 392 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,254 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| 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 50 minutes (99233)465 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)248 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)247 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)161 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)98 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%
- Ischemic heart disease65%
- Heart failure55%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Joshua Urteaga works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Urteaga 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.
- Frio Regional HospitalPearsall, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451391
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
- Peterson Regional Medical CenterKerrville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450007
- Uvalde Memorial HospitalUvalde, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451387
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua Urteaga is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21750 Hardy Oak Blvd, Suite 104San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 347‑2367
- 6700 W Ih, Suite 10San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 736‑6700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Urteaga as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Medicine Services of TX, PLLC378 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Medicine Services of TX, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518346667 |
| 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