Joseph Courage, FNP-BC
NPI 1225661135 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Duncanville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Courage, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Duncanville, TX (NPI 1225661135).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225661135
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP135863 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 27 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 15 | — |
| Naproxen | 14 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$646 across 34 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
- 2020-02-19
- Last updated
- 2024-08-28
- Certified
- 2024-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Courage's NPI number?
- Joseph Courage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225661135, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Courage's specialty?
- Joseph Courage is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Courage located?
- Joseph Courage's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 S Cedar Ridge Dr, Duncanville, TX 75116-4529.
- What is Joseph Courage's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Courage is (972) 298-6174.
- Does Joseph Courage accept Medicare?
- Joseph Courage is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Courage's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Courage's NPI (1225661135) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.