Joseph Donahue, MD
NPI 1518033356 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Donahue, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1518033356).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518033356
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86163 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 180 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 129 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 65 | $151 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,238 across 19 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 500 Arguello St#100Redwood City, CA 94063Phone: (650) 851-4900Fax: (650) 995-1202
- 450 Broadway St # aRedwood City, CA 94063-3132Phone: (650) 498-7555
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-24
- Last updated
- 2024-04-27
- Certified
- 2024-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Donahue's NPI number?
- Joseph Donahue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518033356, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Donahue's specialty?
- Joseph Donahue is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Donahue located?
- Joseph Donahue's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Joseph Donahue's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Donahue is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Joseph Donahue accept Medicare?
- Joseph Donahue is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Donahue's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Donahue's NPI (1518033356) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.