Joseph Whelchel, PA-C
NPI 1407813108 · Physician Assistant · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Whelchel, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1407813108).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407813108
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3723 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
272 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 156 | $152 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 89 | $105 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 14 | $184 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 13 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$184 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 75 | 74 |
| Cephalexin | 44 | 44 |
| Famotidine | 42 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 36 | 34 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 36 | 35 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 35 | 34 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 33 | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-27
- Last updated
- 2023-12-28
- Certified
- 2023-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Whelchel's NPI number?
- Joseph Whelchel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407813108, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Whelchel's specialty?
- Joseph Whelchel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Whelchel located?
- Joseph Whelchel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3027 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-1179.
- What is Joseph Whelchel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Whelchel is (719) 776-3216.
- Does Joseph Whelchel accept Medicare?
- Joseph Whelchel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Whelchel's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Whelchel's NPI (1407813108) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.