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Gastroenterology

Joshua L. Hudson, MD

Works at hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Joshua L. Hudson, MD is a gastroenterologist at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Phone: (984) 974-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua L. Hudson had 104 Original Medicare patients and 159 services. NPI 1598299893. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Directions
  • Phone: (984) 974‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UNC Hospitals
  • Group practice: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua L. Hudson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua L. Hudson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua L. Hudson 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 L. Hudson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for Joshua L. Hudson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua L. Hudson's NPI number?
1598299893. 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 L. Hudson, 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 patients104
Services billed to Medicare159
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)20 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)19 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)17 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)16 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)13 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 disease37%
  • Chronic kidney disease37%
  • Depression32%

Hospitals where Joshua L. Hudson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua L. Hudson 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.

  • UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua L. Hudson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua L. Hudson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in North Carolina →

Other gastroenterologists in Chapel Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Chapel Hill →

Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEastern Virginia Medical School
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598299893
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians