Joseph Newman, MD
NPI 1205877537 · Gastroenterology Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Newman, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1205877537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205877537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00014108 (AL)
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
20 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
496 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 78 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 66 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $60 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 45 | $96 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 40 | $165 |
| 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 72 | 31 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 39 | 15 |
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 22 | — |
| Prednisone | 20 | — |
| Balsalazide Disodium | 17 | — |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 17 | — |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Ec | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$852 across 40 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
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2023-09-18
- Certified
- 2023-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Newman's NPI number?
- Joseph Newman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205877537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Newman's specialty?
- Joseph Newman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Newman located?
- Joseph Newman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy # 4, Opelika, AL 36801-5452.
- What is Joseph Newman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Newman is (334) 528-6655.
- Does Joseph Newman accept Medicare?
- Joseph Newman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Newman's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Newman's NPI (1205877537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.