Quick answers
- Does Leon D. Joplin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leon D. Joplin 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.
- What is Leon D. Joplin's NPI number?
- 1588601926. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Leon D. Joplin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leon D. Joplin 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.
- Knox County HospitalKnox City, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451394
Practice locations
Addresses where Leon D. Joplin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 E D StMunday, TX 76371 (940) 422‑5271
- 712 SE 5th StKnox City, TX 79529 (940) 657‑3906
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leon D. Joplin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Knox County Hospital District7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Knox County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588601926 |
| 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
- 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