Quick answers
- Does Joshua T. Powell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua T. Powell 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 T. Powell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,090 Original Medicare patients and 4,381 services for Joshua T. Powell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua T. Powell's NPI number?
- 1538162177. 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 T. Powell, 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 | 1,090 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,381 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)868 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)658 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)555 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)431 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)374 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua T. Powell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 816 24th Ave NWNorman, OK 73069 (405) 701‑8408
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Norman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norman, OK — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538162177 |
| 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
- 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