Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Longo Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Longo Iii 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 A. Longo Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 604 Original Medicare patients and 19,006 services for Joseph A. Longo Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Longo Iii's NPI number?
- 1861531089. 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 A. Longo Iii, 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 | 604 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,006 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7322)8,784 services
- Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7320)6,750 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)577 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)525 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)352 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Joseph A. Longo Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Longo Iii 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.
- Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030014
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030038
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030087
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Longo Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3300 N 75th StScottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 941‑5656
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861531089 |
| 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