Quick answers
- Does Joshua A. Crum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua A. Crum 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. Crum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 300 Original Medicare patients and 5,563 services for Joshua A. Crum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua A. Crum's NPI number?
- 1851340616. 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. Crum, 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 | 300 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,563 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,801 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)190 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)129 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)85 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%
- Arthritis69%
- High blood pressure67%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Depression24%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Joshua A. Crum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua A. Crum 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.
- Ascension Seton HaysKyle, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670056
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San MarcosSan Marcos, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450272
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua A. Crum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1310 Wonder World DrSan Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 878‑4203
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Marcos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Marcos, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851340616 |
| 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