Quick answers
- Does Joel N. Anthis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel N. Anthis 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 Joel N. Anthis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 3,891 services for Joel N. Anthis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel N. Anthis's NPI number?
- 1518929348. 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 Joel N. Anthis, 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 | 268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,891 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)1,200 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)993 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)307 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)174 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)150 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Joel N. Anthis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel N. Anthis 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.
- Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670077
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel N. Anthis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10740 N Gessner Dr, Suite 310Houston, TX 77064
- 10740 N Gessner Rd, Suite 310Houston, TX 77064
- 18400 Katy Fwy, Suite 470Houston, TX 77094 (281) 492‑7827
- 23920 Katy Fwy, Suite 430Katy, TX 77494 (281) 492‑7287
- 7900 Fannin St, Suite 1900Houston, TX 77054 (713) 791‑9363
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel N. Anthis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, PLLC128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518929348 |
| 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