Joy Catania, PA
NPI 1255508685 · Physician Assistant · Sheffield, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joy Catania, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Sheffield, AL (NPI 1255508685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255508685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-510 (AL)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
1,960 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 558 | $97 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 261 | $11 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 190 | $16 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 190 | $13 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 127 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 217 | 205 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 127 | 125 |
| Cefdinir | 115 | 112 |
| Cephalexin | 91 | 87 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 56 | 54 |
| Fluconazole | 44 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin | 41 | 41 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 across 12 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
- 2008-05-14
- Last updated
- 2008-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joy Catania's NPI number?
- Joy Catania's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255508685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joy Catania's specialty?
- Joy Catania is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joy Catania located?
- Joy Catania's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 S Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660-6334.
- What is Joy Catania's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joy Catania is (256) 386-4592.
- Does Joy Catania accept Medicare?
- Joy Catania is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joy Catania's NPI active?
- Yes — Joy Catania's NPI (1255508685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.