Quick answers
- Does Joshua D. Thun accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Thun 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 D. Thun see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 393 Original Medicare patients and 2,965 services for Joshua D. Thun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua D. Thun's NPI number?
- 1518380872. 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 D. Thun, 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 | 393 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,965 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)920 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)463 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)244 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)190 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)175 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 pressure63%
- Arthritis59%
- High cholesterol57%
- Depression24%
- Diabetes23%
- Osteoporosis20%
Hospitals where Joshua D. Thun works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua D. Thun 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.
- Community HospitalGrand Junction, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060054
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua D. Thun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2373 G RdGrand Junction, CO 81505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. Thun as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grand Valley Orthopedics27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Grand Junction
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Junction, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grand Valley Orthopedics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518380872 |
| 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