Joseph Carey, MD
NPI 1487898391 · Plastic Surgery Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Carey, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1487898391).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487898391
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87082 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
347 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Repair of Wound By Transferring Skin, Each Additional 30.0 Sq Cm14302 | 129 | $220 |
| Creation of Muscle Graft to Trunk15734 | 78 | $1,120 |
| Repair of Wound By Transferring Skin, 30.1-60.0 Sq Cm14301 | 29 | $549 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 29 | $62 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15002 | 28 | $227 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, Each Additional 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15003 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 1 record (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
- 2009-04-22
- Last updated
- 2025-10-27
- Certified
- 2025-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Carey's NPI number?
- Joseph Carey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487898391, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Carey's specialty?
- Joseph Carey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Carey located?
- Joseph Carey's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 4410, Tucson, AZ 85724-0001.
- What is Joseph Carey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Carey is (520) 626-6793.
- Does Joseph Carey accept Medicare?
- Joseph Carey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Carey's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Carey's NPI (1487898391) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.