Joel Brunson, APN
NPI 1043519705 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Jackson, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Brunson, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Jackson, TN (NPI 1043519705).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043519705
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN0000015545 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,098 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 358 | $72 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 335 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 296 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 239 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 213 | $102 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 170 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 243 | 94 |
| Gabapentin | 210 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 139 | 55 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 129 | 33 |
| Alprazolam | 114 | 40 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-21
- Last updated
- 2023-08-15
- Certified
- 2023-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Brunson's NPI number?
- Joel Brunson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043519705, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Brunson's specialty?
- Joel Brunson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joel Brunson located?
- Joel Brunson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2863 Highway 45 Byp, Jackson, TN 38305-3618.
- What is Joel Brunson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Brunson is (731) 422-0213.
- Does Joel Brunson accept Medicare?
- Joel Brunson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Brunson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Brunson's NPI (1043519705) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.