Joshua Cason, MD
NPI 1245466408 · Family Medicine Physician · Coushatta, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Cason, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Coushatta, LA (NPI 1245466408).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245466408
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.204298 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
964 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 779 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 78 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 77 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 18 | $76 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 12 | $115 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 344 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 320 | 62 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 312 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 244 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 222 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 across 7 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
- 2009-06-02
- Last updated
- 2021-03-17
- Certified
- 2021-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Cason's NPI number?
- Joshua Cason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245466408, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Cason's specialty?
- Joshua Cason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Cason located?
- Joshua Cason's practice location on file with NPPES is 1635 Marvel St, Coushatta, LA 71019-9022.
- What is Joshua Cason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Cason is (318) 932-2085.
- Does Joshua Cason accept Medicare?
- Joshua Cason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Cason's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Cason's NPI (1245466408) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.