Joseph Danford, MD
NPI 1477561728 · Family Medicine Physician · Ellisville, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Danford, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ellisville, MS (NPI 1477561728).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477561728
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16860 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3,899 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 | 745 | $115 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 633 | $9 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 549 | $57 |
| 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 | 533 | $15 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 285 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 552 | 166 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 532 | 145 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 411 | 112 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 347 | 98 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 287 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 262 | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$407 across 26 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
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2020-07-14
- Certified
- 2020-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Danford's NPI number?
- Joseph Danford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477561728, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Danford's specialty?
- Joseph Danford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Danford located?
- Joseph Danford's practice location on file with NPPES is 822 Main St, Ellisville, MS 39437-2425.
- What is Joseph Danford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Danford is (601) 477-2014.
- Does Joseph Danford accept Medicare?
- Joseph Danford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Danford's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Danford's NPI (1477561728) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.