Joseph Arthur, M.D
NPI 1306032107 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Arthur, M.D is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1306032107).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306032107
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N7209 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
116 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 38 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 34 | $180 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 22 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$180 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 29 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | 18 |
| Fentanyl | 23 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 22 | 17 |
| Olanzapine | 18 | 13 |
| Methadone Hcl | 15 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 15 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-15
- Last updated
- 2022-01-26
- Certified
- 2022-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Arthur's NPI number?
- Joseph Arthur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306032107, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Arthur's specialty?
- Joseph Arthur is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Arthur located?
- Joseph Arthur's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Joseph Arthur's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Arthur is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Joseph Arthur accept Medicare?
- Joseph Arthur is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Arthur's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Arthur's NPI (1306032107) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.