Quick answers
- Does Joshua L. Argo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua L. Argo 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 L. Argo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 2,569 services for Joshua L. Argo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua L. Argo's NPI number?
- 1871708123. 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 L. Argo, 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 | 220 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,569 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11046)730 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)463 services
- Removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11047)319 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)275 services
- Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less (11044)155 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Depression41%
Hospitals where Joshua L. Argo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua L. Argo 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.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua L. Argo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1031 Fairfax ParkTuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 345‑2212
- 2700 Hospital DrNorthport, AL 35476 (205) 759‑7800
- 809 University Blvd ETuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 759‑7333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua L. Argo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Alabama Physician Associates LLC36 clinicians in the group
- The DCH Healthcare Authority13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Alabama Physician Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871708123 |
| 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