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Radiation Oncology

Joshua R. Niska, MD

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Joshua R. Niska, MD is a radiation oncologist at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua R. Niska had 280 Original Medicare patients and 1,820 services. NPI 1811307333. 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: Radiation oncologist (Medicare lists Radiation Oncology)
  • Address: 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 · Directions
  • Phone: (480) 301‑8000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua R. Niska, 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 R. Niska accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua R. Niska 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 R. Niska see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 280 Original Medicare patients and 1,820 services for Joshua R. Niska. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua R. Niska's NPI number?
1811307333. 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 R. Niska, 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 patients280
Services billed to Medicare1,820
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)423 services
  2. Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy (G6002)323 services
  3. Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)199 services
  4. Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)148 services
  5. Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)134 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes23%

Hospitals where Joshua R. Niska works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua R. Niska 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.

  • Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030103

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona1,626 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Radiation Oncology doctors in Arizona →

Other radiation oncologists in Scottsdale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Arizona

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811307333
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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