Quick answers
- Does Joseph Villarama accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Villarama 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 Villarama see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 20 services for Joseph Villarama. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph Villarama's NPI number?
- 1770351181. 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 Villarama, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)14 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%
- Arthritis63%
- High cholesterol58%
- COPD58%
Hospitals where Joseph Villarama works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Villarama 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.
- Centennial Hills Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290054
- Henderson HospitalHenderson, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290057
- Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290041
- West Henderson HospitalHenderson, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290062
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Villarama is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7495 W Azure Dr, Suite 209Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 407‑7700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Villarama as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Platinum Hospitalists LLP202 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Las Vegas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Las Vegas, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Platinum Hospitalists LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770351181 |
| 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