Quick answers
- Does Scott J. Pusateri accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott J. Pusateri 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 Scott J. Pusateri see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 14 services for Scott J. Pusateri. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Scott J. Pusateri's NPI number?
- 1538139563. 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 Scott J. Pusateri, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
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%
Hospitals where Scott J. Pusateri works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott J. Pusateri 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.
- Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260137
Practice locations
Addresses where Scott J. Pusateri is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1102 W 32 StJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 347‑4570
- 3202 McIntosh Cir, Suite 301Joplin, MO 64804 (417) 347‑2540
- 530 S Maiden LnJoplin, MO 64801
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Scott J. Pusateri as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Freeman-Oak Hill Health System394 clinicians in the group
- Ozark Tri-County Health Care Consortium38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Freeman-Oak Hill Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538139563 |
| 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