Joseph Ho, M.D.
NPI 1285856609 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Fullerton, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ho, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Fullerton, CA (NPI 1285856609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285856609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 243618 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
1,420 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 | 928 | $136 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 121 | $132 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 103 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $179 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 41 | $291 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 447 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 385 | 80 |
| Meloxicam | 298 | 77 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 185 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 163 | 30 |
| Celecoxib | 130 | 33 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 121 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,720 across 25 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
- 2007-05-03
- Last updated
- 2018-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ho's NPI number?
- Joseph Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285856609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ho's specialty?
- Joseph Ho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Ho located?
- Joseph Ho's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 Laguna Rd Ste a, Fullerton, CA 92835-3614.
- What is Joseph Ho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ho is (714) 525-8822.
- Does Joseph Ho accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ho's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ho's NPI (1285856609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.