Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Turnipseed accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Turnipseed 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 W. Turnipseed see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 190 Original Medicare patients and 595 services for Joseph W. Turnipseed. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Turnipseed's NPI number?
- 1922079201. 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 W. Turnipseed, 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 | 190 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 595 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)175 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)60 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)21 services
- Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump (62369)20 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety42%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Turnipseed is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5408 Flanders DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 769‑5554
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Turnipseed as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge, Inc a Professional Medical Cor11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Other pain management doctors in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge, Inc a Professional Medical Cor
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922079201 |
| 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
- 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