Joshua Stern, MD
NPI 1174727960 · Urology Physician · Stoneham, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Stern, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Stoneham, MA (NPI 1174727960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174727960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 239900 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
417 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 | 167 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 85 | $106 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 68 | $222 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 26 | $86 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 13 | $13 |
| Biopsy of Prostate Gland55700 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 217 | 80 |
| Finasteride | 190 | 72 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 63 | 16 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 57 | 52 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 48 | 29 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 28 | 11 |
| Potassium Citrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,280 across 3 records (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
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2011-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Stern's NPI number?
- Joshua Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174727960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Stern's specialty?
- Joshua Stern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Stern located?
- Joshua Stern's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Woodland Rd Ste 216, Stoneham, MA 02180-1711.
- What is Joshua Stern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Stern is (781) 979-0661.
- Does Joshua Stern accept Medicare?
- Joshua Stern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Stern's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Stern's NPI (1174727960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.