Quick answers
- Does Joseph F. Decosta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Decosta 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 Joseph F. Decosta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 297 Original Medicare patients and 572 services for Joseph F. Decosta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph F. Decosta's NPI number?
- 1750371605. 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 Joseph F. Decosta, 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 | 297 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 572 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)290 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)97 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)33 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)15 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety38%
- Depression36%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Joseph F. Decosta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph F. Decosta 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.
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph F. Decosta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1032 Fleming StHendersonville, NC 28791 (828) 696‑3099
- 15 Turtle Creek DrAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 254‑0881
- 291 Sweeten Creek RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 254‑0881
- 509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 254‑0881
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph F. Decosta as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Health Partners PA65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Hendersonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hendersonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Health Partners PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Baylor College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750371605 |
| 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
- 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