Joseph Horton, MD
NPI 1205861416 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Horton, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1205861416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205861416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P5994 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
474 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 108 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 104 | $32 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 48 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 41 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $156 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 124 | 100 |
| Meloxicam | 85 | 49 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 83 | 44 |
| Celecoxib | 72 | 41 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 59 | 42 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 14 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2016-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Horton's NPI number?
- Joseph Horton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205861416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Horton's specialty?
- Joseph Horton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Horton located?
- Joseph Horton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550-8307.
- What is Joseph Horton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Horton is (956) 389-4710.
- Does Joseph Horton accept Medicare?
- Joseph Horton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Horton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Horton's NPI (1205861416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.