Quick answers
- Does Joshua M. Newton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua M. Newton 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 M. Newton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 648 services for Joshua M. Newton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua M. Newton's NPI number?
- 1851687909. 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 M. Newton, 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 | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 648 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)213 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)85 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)51 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)34 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 pressure61%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Joshua M. Newton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua M. Newton 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.
- Blue Ridge Regional HospitalSpruce Pine, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341329
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua M. Newton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 167 Locust St, Suite 216Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 239‑9273
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Spruce Pine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spruce Pine, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851687909 |
| 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