Quick answers
- Does Joshua L. Spuhler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua L. Spuhler 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. Spuhler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 88 services for Joshua L. Spuhler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua L. Spuhler's NPI number?
- 1902176480. 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. Spuhler, 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 88 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope (29823)14 services
- Anchoring of biceps tendon (23430)13 services
- Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope (29827)13 services
- Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope (29826)11 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).
- Arthritis69%
- High cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure49%
Hospitals where Joshua L. Spuhler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua L. Spuhler 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.
- Bozeman Health Deaconess HospitalBozeman, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270057
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua L. Spuhler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 536 S Cottonwood RdBozeman, MT 59718 (406) 586‑8029
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua L. Spuhler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Bozeman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bozeman, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902176480 |
| 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