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Orthopedic Surgery

Joshua L. Hudgens, MD

Works at hospitals in Salem, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Joshua L. Hudgens, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 101 Knotbreak Rd, Salem, VA 24153. Phone: (540) 444-4020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua L. Hudgens had 193 Original Medicare patients and 1,431 services. NPI 1649531161. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 101 Knotbreak Rd, Salem, VA 24153 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (540) 444‑4020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lewisgale Medical Center
  • Group practice: Oandw Enterprises (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2012 (14 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. Hudgens, 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. Hudgens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua L. Hudgens 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. Hudgens see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 1,431 services for Joshua L. Hudgens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua L. Hudgens's NPI number?
1649531161. 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. Hudgens, 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 patients193
Services billed to Medicare1,431
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)820 services
  2. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)176 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)162 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)87 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)73 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis66%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%
  • Depression21%

Hospitals where Joshua L. Hudgens works

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

  • Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490048

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua L. Hudgens as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Oandw Enterprises224 clinicians in the group
  • Lewis Gale Physicians LLC189 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Oandw Enterprises

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649531161
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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