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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Joshua A. Spencer, MD

Works at hospitals in Southport, NC · Supply, NC · Wilmington, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Joshua A. Spencer, MD is a cardiologist at 1415 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. Phone: (910) 662-9500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua A. Spencer had 1,952 Original Medicare patients and 3,827 services. NPI 1659597169. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua A. Spencer, 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 A. Spencer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua A. Spencer 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 A. Spencer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,952 Original Medicare patients and 3,827 services for Joshua A. Spencer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua A. Spencer's NPI number?
1659597169. 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 A. Spencer, 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 patients1,952
Services billed to Medicare3,827
Different services or procedures73
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)679 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)398 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)355 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)318 services
  5. Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)187 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease57%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Atrial fibrillation46%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Joshua A. Spencer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua A. Spencer 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua A. Spencer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC599 clinicians in the group
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC203 clinicians in the group
  • Brunswick Community Hospital LLC33 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →

Other cardiologists in Wilmington

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

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Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659597169
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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